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Take Action on Globalization
Globalization is a complex, abstract phenomenon, but civil society has shown that it is neither unalterable nor inevitable. Citizens all over the world--human rights advocates and religious leaders, environmentalists and trade unionists, ordinary people from the global North and South--work together to make concrete improvements in people's lives. This page explores how to work for change in a globalized world, and shows concerned individuals how to become involved.
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Globalization | Movement for Global Justice
Fair Trade and Agricultural Subsidies
Rich countries spend billions subsidizing their agricultural sector, leading to chronic overproduction that dumps surpluses on global markets. Poor countries demand reform of this trade practice that impoverishes small-scale farmers while enriching large agri-business. While halting subsidies would not remove the structural causes of rural poverty in the developing world, it would at least level the field.
Learn more about agricultural subsidies.
Contact these organizations to get involved in the fight against agricultural subsidies:
Oxfam International - "Make Trade Fair" Campaign
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development - "Trade Justice" Campaign
Food First - "Trade and Agriculture" Campaign
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