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"International trade is one of the most powerful forces in the world today - affecting each and every one of us. Managed in the right way it could be one of the greatest solutions to global poverty, bringing investment, employment and income.
But for that to happen, the rules of trade need to work for the poor. Too often, the current rules only serve the interests of rich countries and powerful corporations, meaning poor countries are squeezed out or exploited.
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With fairer rules, trade could lift millions out of poverty. And you can help make it happen."
Credo have produced a brand new presentation: "Lifting the Scales" looking at the injustices of the current situation and providing practical suggestions for how you can help make a difference. This flexible presentation can be adapted to suit a variety of churches services, harvest suppers, and other groups and meetings.To book, or discuss, Credo's "Lifting the Scales" presentation, please contact Cathy Westby, Credo, 21 Helm Drive, Victoria Dock, Hull, HU9 1UH [tel. 07837 591381, e-mail ]
Every cow in Britain and the rest of the EU receives subsidies of $2 a day. In sub-Saharan Africa, 450 million people have to live on less than $2 a day.
BBC 10 O'Clock News, 7Feb02
The 3 richest people in the world now control more wealth than all 600 million people living in the least developed countries.
Trade for Life Questions & Answers, Christian Aid, April 2001
Of the 100 largest economies in the world in 1999, 49 were countries and 51 were companies.
Trade for Life Questions & Answers, Christian Aid, April 2001
Poor countries are being denied $700 billion every year due to trade rules which limit what they can sell internationally.
UN Conference on Trade and Development - Trade and Development Report 1999, UN Development Program
What would you do with $700 billion? Clear the earth of land mines, and save the sight of 30 million people in developing countries, and rid the world of tuberculosis.
Trade for Life flyer F259, Christian Aid, 2001
Half of all EU agricultural support goes to the richest 17% of farmers.
Trade for Life Questions & Answers, Christian Aid, April 2001
Income per person in the poorest countries in Africa has fallen by a quarter in the last 20 years.
Trade for Life Action Pack, Christian Aid, April 2001
The tragedy of Africa is that it is a rich continent whose people are poor. Africa's potential is enormous. Yet a child in Africa dies of disease, famine or conflict every three seconds. These are facts that shame the civilised world.
Prime Minister Tony Blair, 1 July 2002
Click for Two Worlds. One Question
Trade Justice Movement - group of organisations concerned with the negative impact of international trade rules on the poorest people in the world, on the environment, and on democracy. (the "Jubilee 2000" of trade) With links to member sites (e.g. Christian Aid, Oxfam, Banana Link, Fairtrade Foundation, etc.)We are often asked which supermarkets stock which fair trade goods. Click here for the Fairtrade Foudation's guide.
Hull One World Shop & Education Centre
Ethical Consumer Research Association - promotes human rights, environmental sustainability, etc. by providing information on consumer issues
EU Trade - European Union Trade page
Guardian Special Report - WTO
WTO - World Trade Organisation - global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations
www.faxyourmp.com - Type your postcode. Your MP pops up. Type you message and it is faxed.
From the campaign's launch in 1997, Credo has been actively involved in supporting and promoting the Jubilee 2000 campaign for the cancellation of the unpayable debts of the world's poorest nations. Between 1997 and the end of 2000, Credo used flexible presentations, at over 40 venues across the UK. These showed the terrible effect of unpayable debt on the world's poorest people, with 19,000 children dying unnecessarily each day, together with the hope that things do change when people act together. As described at Credo's 4th Birthday Bash in July 2000;
We've performed in churches and cathedrals, In civic halls and village halls At schools and universities A convent and a gaol. We've done the cities like London, Sheffield, Leeds and Birmingham, York City, Hull City, Villages and towns. We've been to Burstwick, Bilton, Bridlington and Beverley. Sellyoaks, Southcoates Swanland-Scarborough too. In front of bishops and synods, Mayors and local labour parties School kids, Hull Sharks, And now in front of you.
Credo was invited by Jubilee 2000 to perform at the final rally in December 2000, alongside Gordon Brown, Bob Geldof, and a number of international speakers. While Jubilee 2000 ended on 31st December 2000 the campaign for justice goes on. More information on the campaign can be found at the web site of the
Jubilee Debt Campaign (UK)
(Jubilee 2000's UK successor).
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