Justice

UNDP Exploits the Poor and Hungry to Push Genetic Engineering

By Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP) | July 24, 2001

The Real Enemies of the Poor

G-8 defenders tried to depict Genoa protesters as affluent and out of touch, but the anti-globalization movement is wringing aid out of rich nations -- over Bush's shameful objections. By David Moberg

Has Globalization Helped the Poor?

Knight-Ridder/Tribune Media Services | by Mark Weisbrot

Corporate Power or People""s Power: TNCs and Globalization

Conference Announcement:Corporate Power or People's Power: TNCs and Globalization September 26-29, 2001, in Sydney, Australia

WTO Focusses on Access to Affordable Medicines for the Poor

Agence France Presse GENEVA, June 20 (AFP) - World Trade Organisation (WTO) members agreed here Wednesday on the need to clarify patent rules to ensure they do not hinder poorer countries from having access to badly-needed drugs.

Announcement: The Arab Encounter

The Arab Encounter June 21 to June 24, 2001_ Sayda, Salhiyeh, Jezzine, Nabatiyyeh, Khyam, Chakif, Sour and Khirbit Selim South Lebanon

Costa Rica Pressured To Improve Labor Rights By ICFTU

Brussels -- Intimidation in the private sector to stop workers organising, growing wage inequalities and concern over child labour in the agricultural sector. These findings are part of a new report released by the Brussels-based International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).

Children On Pilgrimage For Right To Education

By: South Asian Coalition on Child Servitude New Delhi, India -- Being on the streets is nothing new to Babloo, but this time the 10-year-old former child labourer is on a 'yatra' or pilgrimage to secure for himself and 72 million other Indian children the right to an education.

Two Cheers for the Protesters

By E. J. Dionne Jr. c 2001 The Washington Post Company May 8, 2001; Page A23 Protesters demonstrating against economic globalization at summits and international bank meetings have become punditry's easiest targets.

Drinking Coffee for Fair Trade

By Laurel Druley, Minnesota Public Radio April 23, 2001