Speaking out for Fair Trade 

IFAT is an advocate for fair trade - condemning the injustices of the international trade system and championing a radical, yet practical vision for change. IFAT and IFAT members have first-hand knowledge of the conditions under which trade can be a powerful force for sustainable economic and social development, and are thus uniquely placed to speak on behalf of disadvantaged producers in these debates.

Together with FLO, NEWS! (Network of European World Shops) and EFTA (European Fair Trade Association), IFAT operates a joint dedicated advocacy office, to influence European and global politics and increase the awareness of fair trade among decision makers.

IFAT develops the voice of fair trade by building the capacity of members, and IFAT as a network, to conduct effective advocacy campaigns. And it delivers the message of fair trade by developing and then communicating IFAT's particular perspective on the current debates around trade and development.

Every second Saturday of May, tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of people across the globe celebrate World Fair Trade Day, a very public part of IFAT’s advocacy and campaigning work. 

More info at www.ifat.org/advocacy.shtml