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Global Exchange

Global Exchange is a human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world.

Primary web addresses
http://www.globalexchange.org
Main Address
2017 Mission Street, #303
San Francisco CA 94110
Country
United States
Main Telephone
01-415-255-7296
Joined OneWorld
30.04.2001

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The protest was part of 'Play Fair,' a major international campaign pushing for respect for workers' rights in the global sportswear industry.
17.04.2008 While Darfur and Tibet activists took center stage as the Olympic torch passed through North America last week, anti-sweatshop advocates were also protesting against labor practices in Chinese factories making official Olympics garb.
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Related topics/regions: [China] [United States]
Image: The protest was part of 'Play Fair,' a major international campaign pushing for respect for workers' rights in the global sportswear industry. © fairolympics.org
10.04.2008 "Show your support of trade agreements that assure job security and decent livelihoods, and take a stand against the NAFTA model that displaces millions from their homes and jobs and furthers environmental destruction," urges a group advocating fairer globalization.
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Related topics/regions: [United States] [South Korea] [Peru] [Panama] [Colombia] [Agriculture] [International cooperation] [Labour] [Trade] [Environmental activism] [Geopolitics]
13.03.2008 A recent U.S. court ruling refuted a civil lawsuit brought by Vietnamese plaintiffs against major American chemical corporations for their manufacture of the herbicide and chemical weapon known as Agent Orange.
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Related topics/regions: [United States] [Vietnam]