The Trade Justice Group works to raise awareness of how unfair trade rules prevent some of the poorest countries in the world from moving out of poverty. Countries of the global south lose much more through unfair trade rules than they receive in aid from rich countries. The Trade Justice Group believes that trade should be used as a tool for poor countries to develop. For this to happen, global trade rules need to change. The Trade Justice Group campaigns and advocates in favour of this change. Our vision is a world where people have a critical understanding of how trade affects every facet of society and knowing that their choices have an impact leads people to embrace alternatives that work for all people and the planet. We are determined to support people to deepen their understanding of trade and take action to ensure that trade works for people and planet.
The group has spearheaded a number of campaigns in Ireland in response to emerging trade justice issues. The group’s activities range from running a Trade Justice course, producing information booklets about current trade deals, lobbying politicians about trade rules, and organising awareness raising events.
The group meets every second week, on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm. If you are interested in joining the group, or finding out more, please contact us at tradejustice@comhlamh.org.