BONN, Germany – On the 20th of February the World Day of Social Justice, Fairtrade International announced its partnership in the Global Coalition for Social Justice, an initiative of the International Labour Organization. The Global Coalition for Social Justice aims to intensify collective efforts to urgently address social justice deficits and to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, the sustainable development goals, and the decent work agenda.
Fairtrade International with the Global Coalition for Social Justice
“This is an excellent opportunity to share with others our practices to improve the lives of small-scale farmers and workers, as well as learn from them,” said Melissa Duncan, the executive director of Fairtrade International. “I am proud that we are a part of this important coalition.”
The organisation joins a list of national governments, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations, among many others, who are equally committed to workers and social justice.
Fairtrade has been promoting social justice in global supply chains for nearly 30 years. It works to achieve greater balance among the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable agriculture, while reducing inequalities and poverty.
About the organisation
Fairtrade is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than two million farmers and workers worldwide.
It owns the Fairtrade mark, a registered trademark appearing on more than 30,000 products, which is the most recognised and trusted sustainability label in the world.
Fairtrade International and its member organisations collaborate with businesses, engage shoppers, activate civil society, and enable producers to take control in order to bring about a fair, sustainable future — a future rooted in social justice.
