It is part of the standards, that women should be empowered... If a woman is empowered, then the house will also be empowered, economically and socially.
Elizabeth Chepkwony, coffee farmer, Kabngetuny cooperative, Kenya
News and Features
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Fairtrade West Africa Cocoa Programme Delivers Strong Results
Press release posted: 1 Oct 2021
Small-scale cocoa producer organizations across Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are more resilient as businesses and better attuned to their members’ needs as a result of Fairtrade’s West Africa Cocoa ...
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The best of Fairtrade coffee: 2021 Golden Cup Results - so far
Article posted: 30 Sep 2021
It is an exciting year for Fairtrade coffee! And as part of our celebration towards International Coffee Day, we wanted to give you an update on our Golden Cup competition worldwide
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The journey continues – New episodes of Farmers documentary series now available.
Article posted: 28 Sep 2021
From a rising cost of a living, to the unexpected Delta variant, and inner personal conflicts in a society that favours tradition: the fight goes on for Roberto, Ponisih and Caroline.
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With an Eye on Agenda 2030, Fairtrade and B Lab Launch ‘Key’ SDG Partnership
Press release posted: 21 Sep 2021
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Five ways Fairtrade supports producers and workers to tackle COVID-19
Article posted: 20 Sep 2021
Fairtrade is taking action on several fronts to support smallholder farmers and workers on the frontline of the pandemic.
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There Is No Climate Justice Without Fair Trade
Press release posted: 16 Sep 2021
In bold position paper, Fair Trade organizations urge inclusion of smallholder farmers and workers in climate solutions as global focus on climate crisis intensifies ahead of COP26.
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Fairtrade Global CEO Welcomes Appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Article posted: 15 Sep 2021
Fairtrade Global CEO, Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, warmly welcomes the appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. Ms. Grynspan took up her new role on 13 September for a four-year term.
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Time for a stronger Fairtrade Tea Standard
Article posted: 17 Aug 2021
The revised Fairtrade Tea Standard seeks to balance the realities of a challenging global tea market with stronger requirements to protect the rights and working conditions of workers.
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Young people leading the way: Fairtrade celebrates tomorrow’s farmers and innovators
Article posted: 12 Aug 2021
On International Youth Day, we recognize and celebrate youth innovations that are transforming food systems.
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Fairtrade becomes a member of the Cool Farm Alliance
Article posted: 30 Jul 2021
To further deepen our work and support on climate matters, in June 2021 we joined the Cool Farm Alliance. A not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to enable millions of agricultural ...
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