Events

Day of action against the U.S. trade deal

October 24th, 2020

Ahead of the U.S. election, Global Justice Now is bringing together allies in the U.K. and in the U.S. to say whoever wins the U.S. election, the U.S.-U.K. trade deal must be stopped. 

World Food Day 2020 with Global Minnesota

October 16th, 2020

On World Food Day 2020 (October 16), Global Minnesota is hosting a virtual conference on global food topics including: hunger relief, regenerative agriculture and sustainable development, food security and safety, the impacts of climate change, and more.  October 16 marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), created in 1945. Each year on World Food Day, people around the world honor the important milestone of its founding. 

“Gates to a Global Empire” Report Launch and Online Conference

October 14th, 2020

Navdanya International will launch its new Global Citizens’ Report “Gates to a Global Empire," which combines contributions from civil society leaders and organizations in cross-sectoral fields and testimonials from civil society movements across the world.  The report casts a light on the dangers of philanthro-capitalism, which is boosting the corporate takeover of our seed, agriculture, food, knowledge and global health systems. A panel of contributing authors will present the report: 

Maine Fair Trade Campaign Annual Meeting

August 26th, 2020

A discussion with two Maine congressional representatives and a longtime trade activist who has been involved at many levels. The efforts for fair trade are more important now than ever. View the presentation that Senior Attorney Sharon Treat delivered at the meeting on August 26, 2020.  A panel discussion with guests: 

WEBINAR: Connecting Children With Local Foods and Farmers Through Summer Meal Programs

August 20th, 2020

When the school year ends, children who depend on school meals can be left without easy access to balanced, nutritious meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) fills the critical hunger gap during summer when school meals aren’t available and offers a critical opportunity to get the freshest, healthiest foods to the children who will benefit the most.