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Between 2002-2008, the EAA campaigned for justice in global trade.  The Trade for people, not people for trade campaign held that trade is not an end in itself, but should be an instrument for the promotion of human well-being, sustainable communities and economic justice.

The Trade for People campaign worked for a world where global trade systems give priority to people who live in poverty. The campaign used human rights principles to challenge economic injustice and to try to

• change trade rules in favor of justice between and within countries and communities
• create alternatives
• support people struggling against economic discrimination.

Campaigners around the world urged their governments to change the international rules and practices that govern trade so that they give priority to human rights and protection of the environment, and contribute to the eradication of poverty. In particular, they called for trade rules and practices that would ensure:

• the right to food for all people;
• access to water, education and health care on an equitable basis;
• the regulation of transnational corporations

These issues, and the need for trade justice, are as urgent as ever. EAA’s resources can continue to help individuals, churches and communities learn about trade justice and take action against injustice.

Trade Week of Action guide
Campaigners’ guide for the 2007 Trade Week of Action exploring the interactions between trade, agriculture, food and human rights.

Trade Policies & Hunger
Research looking at the impact of trade liberalization on the right to food of rice farming communities in Indonesia, Honduras and Ghana.

Global Week of Action worship guide
Campaigners’ guide for the 2005 Global Week of Action, introducing ideas of trade justice.
PDF (EN, FR, ES, DE, PT, RU)

Many more resources are available through the Resource Library.