Days of
Action - All Week
Introduction to the concept of importing fair
trade products to the Middle East (e.g. tea, chocolate) and the export
of Middle Eastern fair trade products directly to Latin America and
West Africa.
April 12 - Fair trade South-South info stand at Souk al Tayeb, Beirut
April 13 - Food sovereignty day of action at Martyrs Square, Beirut
April 14 - Presentation and discussion about organic and fair trade
products at American University of Beirut
April 15 - Traditional food festival and food sovereignty day at NDU
April 16 - Fair trade South-South info stand at Souk al Tayeb, Beirut
Middle Eastern Media Diversity Week
- 11-16 April
Will be highlighting the threat of losing the "cultural exception"
clause in the WTO treaty during the Doha Round negotiations, and the
impact this will have on regional cinema, TV and music. More information
on this
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