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Global Journey Message

Today we are on a journey. A journey for Fair Trade and Trade Justice.

Not justice for the few. Justice for all.

At the moment, international trade far, far too often allows the strong to exploit the weak. The rich to become richer at the expense of the poor. Profits for multinational corporations are considered more important than decent working conditions and fair pay for people.

The result is poverty and suffering on a huge scale.

That must change. That's why we're here.

That's why we have our Mark and are travelling today on a Global Journey for Fair Trade and Trade Justice.

The Fair Trade Organization Mark is a symbol for that justice. It is the Global Mark for Fair Trade Organizations to be used in both the South and the North. The Mark recognizes and unites Fair Trade Organizations, enabling them to campaign for Trade Justice with greater power.

When you see this Mark you will know that the organization using it is registered as a Fair Trade Organization with IFAT, the International Fair Trade Association.

To be registered, you must prove that you:

• Trade honestly
• Pay a fair price
• Work with people who are marginalised
• Exchange and build skills
• Promote greater equality and empowerment for all
• Protect children's rights
• Respect the environment

We, Fair Trade Organisations are united in our fight against poverty and for fairer world trading rules. We work together, determined to overcome the injustice that threatens the very future of our planet. We are taking this message and our banner round the world to tell everyone, everywhere, that we truly believe that another world really is possible.

Be with us! Speak out for trade justice! Support Fair Trade!