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It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Global Justice Leicester member Glyn Haines on 29th October. Glyn believed passionately that the world’s resources should be shared fairly. He was a tireless campaigner against the root causes of poverty.

Glyn’s enthusiasm and energy were boundless. He braved all weathers to support the work of Global Justice Leicester and share our campaigns with members of the public. We have lost a wonderful friend, who left the world a much better place than he found it.

In 2018, Global Justice Leicester has been saddened by the way our government is treating immigrants and refugees.

Stall at CND Peace Event – Leicester Secular Hall

At events, we have found people overwhelmingly against the government’s callous treatment of vulnerable refugees. Leicester is a City of Sanctuary and we should be a welcoming city.

We must call time on the hostile environment and make our country a safe and welcoming place to be for everyone.

Ask Sajid Javid: stop the hostile environment

Global Justice Leicester has had fewer meetings recently, but we are active and campaigning …

On October 28th we joined in a day of action to tell Sainsbury’s – ‘Don’t Ditch Fairtrade’

We chatted to customers outside of the Sainsbury’s Store in Fosse Park and asked them to sign a letter to the store manager. The letter expressed concern that Sainsbury’s was ditching Fairtrade certification for its own brand tea – and noted that the packaging is confusing. The packaging states ‘Fairly Traded’ which could confuse people into thinking it is Fair Trade certified. It is not!

Many customers regularly bought Fairtrade goods as they wanted to make a difference to the lives of poor communities. Find out more on the Fairtrade Foundation website

Don’t forget to support Fairtrade Fortnight – it is from 28th February to 11th March 2018.

Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on trade. When trade is fair it has the potential to improve the lives of the farmers and workers who grow our food. When trade is fair, it can make the world a better place. Together we have that power, so get involved and be part of the difference.

Photo Exhibition on tour in Leicestershire

Global Justice Now commissioned photo journalist Jordi Ruiz Cirera to create a photo exhibition visiting farmers in India and Bangladesh. His photos tell the stories of farmers who are fighting Monsanto to work out an alternative model of farming.

Global Justice Leicester is taking the ‘Free the Seeds’ photo exhibition on tour. It has been well received and raised awareness about the plight of small farmers who struggle to grow their crops in a world increasingly controlled by large corporations.

 

So far the ‘Free the Seeds’ photo exhibition has been to Bishop Street Methodist Church in Leicester City Centre, Leicester Quaker Meeting House, Belgrade Neighbourhood Centre and the Bangladeshi Youth Centre in Leicester

Visit the successful ‘Free the Seeds’ photo exhibition online – see photos and testimony from the battle against global food corporations.

Global Justice Leicester have got posters that show the Monsanto photo exhibition.

 

Would you like to show the ‘Free the Seeds’ Photo Exhibition in a community space or to a local group?

If so, get in touch – email: globaljusticeleicester@gmail.com

It’s time to put Fairtrade into your break

Global Justice Leicester joined with the Knighton Justice  Group to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2017. On February 25th we had a stall outside the Co Op on Evington Rd. It was a cold, windy day, but we were given a warm welcome by passers by. Farmers get a better deal when they sell crops for Fairtrade. We are extremely grateful to the Co Op and Marks and Spencers who gave us samples of Fairtrade Foods to share with people who came to our stall.

 

 

Fairtrade Fortnight is over for another year, but it is still important to buy Fairtrade produce and support the farmers who grow our food. Don’t forget to put Fairtrade into your break.

As Brexit moves ahead, we’re in an unprecedented situation.  The next few years will see our trade rules rewritten and new trade deals negotiated. For millions of farmers and workers from the world’s poorest countries who rely on trading with us, it could be make or break.

Please take action and support Fairtrade Farmers and their families:

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/current-campaigns/brexit