Nicole Mesman, from the Just Write team, explores fair trade issues and explains why Fair Trade Fortnight is so important.
Environment / Taiao
FEAST OR FAMINE?
With the Global Food Crisis hitting the headlines, Just Focus looks at the issues behind the food that we (and the rest of the world) eat.
XMAS - TREASURE OR TRASH?
Tis the season to re-visit Elisabeth’s article on Christmas consumerism, complete with some simple ways to take action.
Stem Cells - Potential, Promises and Problems
Should NZ allow the therapeutic cloning of stem cells? Storme Sen looks at both sides of the debate.
Eco-prisoners: from the US to the Pacific
Across the globe there have been many brave acts of resistance against those exploiting both humanity and the environment. Unfortunately as global awareness of environmental issues increases so does repression of those brave enough to stand up.
WHAT’S UP WITH COKE? -Part Two
In Part Two of What’s up with Coke? Elisabeth Perham explores the environmental damage the company is doing in India.
GET UP! STAND UP! SAY NO TO THE G20
Say no to the G20 and the new world disorder!The movement for global justice, a fair and participatory economy, an inclusive and egalitarian society and ecological sustainability won’t grow itself!
VEGETARIANISM… MAKE THE MOVE!
When you think of issues of global justice, vegetarianism is not one that immediately comes to mind. Many would think that choosing to become a vegetarian is less important than other issues that we should be campaigning for.
YOUR CHANCE TO WRITE TO THE NATION!
This is your opportunity to have your thoughts and passions, concerns and convictions published in a book titled ‘Dear New Zealand ’. Write a letter on either cultural identity/diversity, environmental sustainability, international relations or social justice.
