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
Email
info@globalexchange.org
Main Address
2017 Mission Street, #303
San Francisco CA 94110
San Francisco CA 94110
Country
United States
Main Telephone
01-415-255-7296
Joined OneWorld
30.04.2001
Features
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.
more...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.
more...Related topics/regions: [United States] [South Korea] [Peru] [Panama] [Colombia] [Agriculture] [International cooperation] [Labour] [Trade] [Environmental activism] [Geopolitics]
Image: © American Friends Service Committee
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.
more...Related topics/regions: [United States] [Vietnam]
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