human rights


A tsunami of trade agreements: Reflections on 20 years of resistance
As trade justice activists, we must be at the forefront of collective organising and mobilising for a new trade system that addresses pressing global challenges.
Labour unions express concerns about proposed free trade agreement with Ecuador
We are writing on behalf of Canadian unions that are deeply concerned about the current negotiations for a free trade agreement with Ecuador.
Ireland 'will not wait' for EU to unilaterally suspend trade with Israel: PM Harris
Ireland is among EU member states that have been calling for the EU and Israel to hold an Association Council over human right concerns in Gaza.
Spain urges fellow EU members to suspend free trade agreement with Israeli regime
Spain has called on fellow members of the European Union to suspend a free trade deal between the EU and Israel, amid the regime's ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip.
Indigenous women from Ecuador bring concerns on mining abuses, free trade to Parliament Hill
Delegation to meet with federal leaders in Ottawa amid talks on proposed free trade deal.
Criticism of the mandate for a new free trade agreement with China is being voiced
The Swiss National Council committee welcomes the Federal Council's approach to the negotiating mandate for a new free trade agreement with China. Binding regulations on the protection of human rights should not be part of the negotiations
RSF and 59 other organisations call on EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 59 other organisations are calling on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel in response to the unprecedented number of journalists killed.
Israel responded to the EU’s request to convene an Association Council. But not only on human rights
Israel “is willing to consider” the invitation and “wants to negotiate the agenda,” a senior EU official confirms. But the distance between the parties on the agenda persists.
EU invites Israel to discuss bilateral relations amid Gaza offensives
The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell announced on Wednesday that he has formally invited the Israeli foreign minister to an ad hoc EU-Israel Association Council meeting.
An international law framework for climate-aligned investment governance
International Investment and Trade Law should be reformed for climate-aligned investment governance.