Trade: what's happening?

International trade could help millions lift themselves out of poverty. But, as things stand, trade is making poverty worse.

Read more about what is wrong with trade, who’s paying the price – and what we can do about it.

The path to trade justice

GWA Accra

International trade rules are a mess. Our campaign's about making them work. Here's what we're calling for – and the ground we’ve already made.

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Trade justice action

Stop EPAs March in Nairobi

The EU is ploughing ahead with its unfair trade deals – and time is running out.

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EPAs: what's the deal?

Stop Epa March in Nairobi

What are EPAs? And why are they so bad? Get to know these unfair deals.

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The Great African Scandal

The Great African scandal

Broadcaster and theologian Robert Beckford on how the current trade system penalises the world's poor.

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World Bank: who pays?

Nicaraguan person holds up their electricity bill

The World Bank told Nicaragua to privatise its electricity sector. Now ordinary people are paying the price.

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From Fairtrade to trade justice

Fairtrade

Buying fair trade helps make sure some farmers get a decent deal. But when it comes to making trade work for everyone, shopping's only the start.

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Grain drain

Cyclist's rally from Tema to Accra to raise awareness about trade justice

Ghana’s rice farmers don’t stand a chance against US imports – but our partners are working together to find a solution.

Grain drain

Let it flow

Emanuel Poliska, 61, is a livestock farmer

In Haiti, an innovative new dairy project is helping farmers get to market for the first time in years – and could help reverse environmental degradation into the bargain.

Let it flow

Profit and loss

Bags of imported American rice in Haiti

Haiti used to feed itself. Now half its food is imported, and one look down its shopping aisles give an idea who is profiting.

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    EPAs lobby MEP

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