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Fairtrade Fortnight 2022: Thank you

Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO Michael Gidney looks back on an extraordinary two weeks and thanks the farmers, workers, campaigners, businesses and supporters who helped make it happen.

4 min read | March 11, 2022

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2021: time to choose the world you want

Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO Michael Gidney reflects on a tough year and looks forward to a brighter 2021

5 min read | December 22, 2020

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Black Lives Matter and De-colonising Trade

Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO Michael Gidney reflects on the links between slavery, racial injustice and the need for change in global trade

4 min read | August 23, 2020

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Why fairer trade is crucial to fighting the climate crisis

‘The fight for democracy and justice and the fight against environmental breakdown are one and the same.’ – George Monbiot

6 min read | December 11, 2019

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