Global Trade Justice Course 2009!

dublin | miscellaneous | event notice Tuesday November 25, 2008 15:08 by Comhlámh - Comhlámh

Want to know more about global trade and development justice issues?

Five Wednesday nights 7-9pm, starting January 14th, 2009

International trade rules have a huge impact on people in developing countries, whether they are farmers, workers or families just trying to make a living in the context of globalisation. Yet the rules of the global economy have been set up to serve the interests of big business, not people’s needs. A global movement is campaigning for trade rules that put people and the environment before the interests of big business.

This five evening course organized by Comhlámhs Trade Justice Group will introduce you to, and demystify, the world of global trade, asking: How does global trade work? What role does Ireland, the EU, and the WTO play? What impacts are they having? What is the difference between Free Trade and Fair Trade? What are the alternatives?

Venue: Irish Aid Centre, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Speakers on the course are leading activists and campaigners for trade justice. A full programme will soon be available on the Comhlámh website or contact Fleachta for more information: Fleachta@comhlamh.org , 01-4783490