As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on our achievements made possible by working together with our global network of Members and other stakeholders. Together, we tackled the world’s most pressing consumer challenges, shaping policies and driving solutions for a more fair, safe and sustainable marketplace. Highlights include: ✅ Only global consumer group invited to the first OECD - OCDE Consumer Policy Ministerial, representing the consumer voice across all thematic sessions ✅ Supporting 43 grassroots projects with funding to drive local impact ✅ Leading conversations on digital rights, responsible AI, financial inclusion, sustainable food systems and more ✅ Engaging over 100 Members for #WorldConsumerRightsDay ✅ Launching impactful campaigns such as #PurchasingPowers, now the most-watched BBC StoryWorks series Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5wyYJQT Thank you to everyone who has supported these achievements! #ConsumerRights #DigitalFinance #ConsumerProtection #FinancialInclusion #Top10 Consumer VOICE India BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation Consumentenbond Forbrugerrådet Tænk CHOICE Which? Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network - BCEN
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The theme for #WorldConsumerRightsDay, "A just transition to sustainable lifestyles," comes at a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change 🌍 In 2025, we will be marking five years until the target date for the Sustainable Development Goals. Many of these goals, particularly those related to #climateaction and #sustainableconsumption, are off-track. Our theme not only calls for fundamental shifts in how we consume, but it ensures that these changes 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. It emphasises the importance of making sustainable and healthy choices affordable, accessible, and available, while ensuring #consumervoices are integral to policy-making and business strategies. This isn’t just about creating awareness – it’s about creating a 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for everyone. Read more👉 https://lnkd.in/eN4vAq5V #JustSustainableLifestyles #WCRD2025 #ConsumerRights Forbrugerrådet Tænk Consumer Council Consumer Council Of Fiji The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network - BCEN CHOICE BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) Consumer Policy Research Centre (CCZ) CONSUMER COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE Consumer VOICE India
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In a world often overshadowed by challenges and inequalities, a beacon of hope shines brightly from the heart of the Asia Pacific region—its youth. These young trailblazers, empowered by Fairtrade principles are forging innovative strategies and programs designed to uplift their communities and create a brighter, more equitable future. United by a common vision of social justice and sustainability, these passionate leaders are not only redefining what it means to be an agent of change but are also inspiring countless others to join the movement. Their voices echo with determination and creativity, weaving together diverse narratives from various cultures and backgrounds to craft holistic approaches that resonate deeply within their communities. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of our young innovators—who are proactively shaping the frameworks for tomorrow. Listen as they share their unique strategies and unveil programs designed to support their peers. Through collective action and a shared commitment to Fairtrade values, they are rewriting the script for youth engagement in their localities and beyond. #HappyInternationalYouthDay2024 #FairtradeYouth #YouthForFairtrade #FairtradeFuture #YouthLeadingChange #FairtradeAdvocates #YouthInAction #FairtradePioneers #YouthForSustainability #FairTradeChampions #YouthLeadership #FairtradeEmpowerment #YouthChangeMakers #FairtradeGoals #FairtradeYouthKnowledgeHub #FairtradeYouthStrategy Fairtrade International
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🔖 Crest Impact Monthly Newsletter 🏷 November Issue 3 Have you subscribed to Crest Impact's monthly newsletter? You should! This month, I will take you on an ethical safari (this word simply means trip/journey) to Africa where you will learn sustainable ways to participate in the local tourism and other activities that are normally associated with the continent. The monthly newsletter is released every 5th day of the month at a subscription fee of €5 per month or €50 per year. If you are new to my page and lifestyle, I will introduce myself. I am a Kenyan activist with Finnish nationality and working as an educator and consultant in the following areas: ⭕ Anti-racism ⭕ Social Impact ⭕ Anti-Neocolonialism ⭕ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Most of my free intellectual labour through my content/writing is moving away from this digital plantation field. I pay my bills every month, just like white consultants and unfortunately, likes and comments alone on social media are not an acceptable form of payment with my landlord, local supermarkets, healthcare centre and other business entities. Admiration and observation of struggling Africans is a concerning, unethical, non-sustainable, dangerous and demeaning colonial pastime which is normally done in person, through research, online and via media consumption. This behaviour will not suffice to move us forward from local and global structural racism to racial equity as long as anti-Blackness and hierarchies of white supremacy exist. Pay African women for our intellectual labour like you do everyone else. We are the experts of our experiences and writers of our stories. Remember to subscribe to my YouTube page to stay updated on our live events and recordings including this month's upcoming event with leaders in the African diaspora. I will keep you updated on this and other projects. 🗞 Newsletter subscription here: https://lnkd.in/dM4-EeW4 📸 YouTube subscription here: https://lnkd.in/dfpFjfZf #AntiRacism #SocialImpact #AntiNeocolonialism #DiversityEquityInclusion
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At a pivotal moment for international organisations, I wanted to share insights from a thought-provoking interview with Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar m. He spoke candidly about the existential challenges we face at Oxfam and beyond—challenges that force us to rethink our role and mission. Amitabh emphasised that the way forward is not simply through organisational growth but through courageously living our values of decolonisation, equity and justice. We must take risks, transform our approaches and build new solidarities to work for a just and feminist future. Civil society has a historic role to play in these turbulent times. It's time to defend our founding ideals and actively promote an alternative vision that reflects the realities of our world today. Let's reimagine how we organise ourselves and strive for a world that is truly fair, equal and sustainable. #Leadership #SocialJustice #Oxfam #CivilSociety #Feminism #ChangeMakers
Interviewer: What are the biggest challenges facing international (humanitarian, development and campaigning) organizations such as Oxfam. How do you suppose to lead Oxfam through these challenges in order to remain relevant and impactful? Amitabh Behar: The challenges faced by international organisations, are extremely fundamental and existential. It ranges from the challenge of relevance to even deeper questions of role and mission. Amidst this, the biggest challenge is the inability to transform itself, despite the recognition that the current path leads to diminishing and eroding returns. This is moment of reckoning for international organizations like ours. We need to make deeply fundamental choices to remain relevant, credible and impactful. These choices are about living our values of decolonisation, feminist principles, equity and courage. These are about recognizing that working towards just redistribution of power cannot be achieved through frameworks of risk aversion/management but enhancing our risk appetites to build power to counter injustices and indignity all around us. It means choices, which can be tough and will not be about organisational growth and size, but about the mission and struggle for equality and justice. It essentially means a reset, reboot for all these organisations to focus on achieving justice in a world which has changed dramatically in the last decade, where old way of working are becoming futile and push these large organizations in chase of their own tails. This is a moment of reimagining how civil society is organised, going beyond the logos and egos (and brands) by building new solidarities, reflecting the realities of contemporary world, and most importantly reinvigorating our dreams, ideals along with new dreams of a just, fair, equal, and sustainable world. This is a moment when we are seeing massive threats to the founding ideals of freedom, equality, fraternity and justice. Civil society needs to play a decisively historic role in this struggle, but we as international organizations need to recognise and with courage (and love and compassion) embrace this new role of being the frontline defenders of these normative ideals but go beyond defence in championing and advocating an alternative vision of a just and feminist future.
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Australia commits $68M to First nations Digital Inclusion The Australian government has released a First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap. It targets barriers to digital access for First Nations communities. This includes three components of digital inclusion - access, affordability and digital ability. It also considers access to information and media, governance and advocacy. The long-term roadmap launched by the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group is the result of nearly 2 years of engagement with First Nations communities and organisations, governments and industry representatives across Australia. “The First Nations digital inclusion roadmap has been informed by feedback from extensive consultations with communities across Australia – ensuring First Nations people have had a say in how we can address the barriers to digital inclusion." - the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians Read about the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/gjjx5FNS #DigitalInclusion #FirstNationsVoices #DigitalEquity #InclusionMatters #ClosingTheGap
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- World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on the 15th of March. - The theme for 2024 is '𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀'. - This day serves as a reminder about empowering consumers with vital information on products; their quality, pricing and standards. - It encourages people to know more about protecting their rights and ensuring these rights are upheld, enabling effective grievance redressal. Ministry Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public Distribution | Department of Consumer Affairs | Bureau of Indian Standards | Consumer Forum - India | World Trade Centers Association | World Trade Center Shamshabad - India | Varaprasad Reddy Yarram | Vamsi Krishna Jadala #WorldConsumerRightsDay #WCRD2024 #ConsumerRights #ConsumerEmpowerment #ConsumerProtection #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #AIforGood #ConsumerTech #DataPrivacy #Transparency #ConsumerChoice #FairBusinessPractices
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Here’s to creating meaningful change with International Women’s Day ✊ If you want to start making change, it starts with raising awareness. Make sure you share this post to raise awareness. #InternationalWomensDay
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Feeling down about the future? I find inspiration in a video showcasing how children are actively addressing inequity. Their actions remind me that we, too, have a role to play as adults. Change doesn’t just come from words but from practical, actionable steps. The Norwegian Trade Union's work demonstrates that if children can drive progress, so can we. Let’s embrace a childlike sense of agency and take meaningful action in our own ways. #ChangeMakers #ActionOverWords #Inspiration #Empowerment #SocialImpact #FutureLeaders #EqualityForAll #PositiveChange #YouthActivism #TakeAction #BeTheChange #SocialJustice #ActiveCitizens #CommunityImpact #AgentsOfChange #EquityMatters #TransformativeAction #InspireChange #Leadership #ActionDriven #ProgressiveThinking #PurposeDriven #GlobalImpact #InnovationForGood #SocialAdvocacy #YouthEmpowerment #ImpactfulActions #ChangeThroughAction #TransformTheFuture #ChildlikeWonder
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𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 "2024 reminded us of the power of advocacy and collective action. As we step into 2025, my vision is clear: fostering inclusive communities, tackling systemic challenges, and inspiring meaningful change. 🎯 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫👇: 📍Foster Inclusive Communities: Create spaces where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive. 📍Tackle Systemic Challenges: Address issues like climate change and inequality with sustainable solutions. 📍Inspire Change: Empower individuals to make small shifts that lead to a big impact. What’s your vision for 2025? How do you plan to drive change? Let’s collaborate to create a roadmap for action. Together, we can achieve more. The future is ours to shape—let’s make it a brighter one! 𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 #advocacymatters #inclusivecommunities #sustainablesolutions #empowerchange #impacttogether #socialgood #2025vision African Society for Social & Behavior Change TCI Nigeria Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs World Health Organization Global Health Advocacy Incubator The World Bank
We are honoured to have been part of such an impactful year alongside Consumers International. Your commitment to tackling consumer challenges and driving meaningful change resonates deeply with our own mission. From championing digital rights and sustainable systems to representing consumers on global platforms like the OECD Consumer Policy Ministerial, your achievements are truly inspiring. Together, we’re creating a more fair, safe, and sustainable marketplace for all. Congratulations on these incredible milestones, and here’s to even greater collaborations in the coming year! 🎉🌍