Consumer Campaigns

Eleven Asian countries including China, India and Malaysia have given copyright owners far more protection than the treaties they have signed up to require. Consumers International is demanding a wholesale review of the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s legislative advice to developing countries.

Nestlé continues to promote baby food products in the developing world, in defiance of international standards of good practice. It's never too late to join the campaign to boycott Nescafé and other Nestlé products.

Have you noticed how difficult it is to obtain minority publications from your local newsagent? Red Pepper is coordinating a campaign to protect diversity in our media.

Rachel Corrie was killed by a Caterpillar bulldozer whilst protesting against the actions of Israeli troops. Caterpillar also makes boots which are sold in UK department stores. You can play a part in persuading the stores to remove these products from the shelves.

Consumers International has launched a new global call for action to control genetically modified (GM) food through labelling, safety testing, and protection of non-GM foods against contamination. In the UK, you can follow up a number of suggestions for writing to policymakers and raising awareness amongst the general public.

This exceptionally ambitious and innovative campaign aims not only to reduce the value of Coca-Cola shares by boycotting the product, but seeks to raise funds for the cause by selling the shares short in the futures market.

Forget psychometric tests. To discover your real self, just look at the contents of your shopping bag and answer Christian Aid's Bad Karma quiz. Plus plenty of ideas for improving your marks and your global citizenship.