A local municipality has used little-known legislation to block environmentally damaging metal exploration The hills of Chalatenango, in northern El Salvador, were once home to one of central America’s leading revolutionary movements. During the country’s 1980-1992 civil war, thousands●●●
El Salvador: Citizens who are no strangers to revolution take on the mining firms
CLAIRE PROVOST, MATT KENNARD - CHALATENANGO, EL SALVADOR
How does the Gates Foundation spend its money to feed the world?
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“Listening to farmers and addressing their specific needs. We talk to farmers about the crops they want to grow and eat, as well as the unique challenges they face. We partner with organizations that understand and are equipped to address these challenges, and●●●
Ecuador’s FM Patino on global corporations: Transnational misconduct must end
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Ecuador’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ricardo Patino. (Reuters/Toby Melville) Transnational corporations have abused their privileges leading to “an unprecedented level of social and environmental injustice,” said Ecuador’s FM Ricardo Patino in his article calling on all nations to hold such companies●●●
👵👩 A nos grands-mères, mères, soeurs, filles et petites-filles, cette journée est dédiée à vos combats ✊. Avec une pensée particulière pour les paysannes 👩🌾 et les travailleuses exploitées dans le monde entier...
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#femmes
As #HRC55 moves ahead following #WTOMC13AbuDhabi, let's confront the reality: transnational corporations wield immense power, often at the expense of #HumanRights
It's time to demand accountability, regulation and justice in light of their violations
