Dark side of chocolate revealed on International Women’s Day
[Read more…] about Nestle, Mars and Mondelez are leaving women farmers behind
Archives for March 7, 2013
Sustainable development in the Pacific and the role of the NZ private sector
Sustainable development that reduces poverty and inequalities in the Pacific is realistic and achievable, but a continuing challenge is ensuring that development strategies are inclusive of those most in need. Oxfam New Zealand initiated this research to deepen our understanding of the contribution that New Zealand businesses currently make to sustainable development in the Pacific. [PDF, 780 kb]
Equality for women starts with chocolate
Oxfam’s Behind the Brands scorecard shows major gaps in the policies of the “Big 10” food and beverage companies when it comes to protecting and promoting women’s rights. Substantial evidence shows that women get a raw deal in food and beverage company supply chains and companies are failing to adequately address the challenges. An Oxfam investigation into how women fare in cocoa supply chains in four countries revealed stories of neglect, inequality and unfair treatment. Although they do not directly employ or control them, this report shows how Mars, Mondelez and Nestle, three of the most powerful chocolate producers in the world, must help lead an effort to bring about equality for women cocoa producers and women workers throughout food and beverage company supply chains.
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Syria: Crisis Spiralling out of control
Aid money pledged must be quickly released to address urgent needs
Hunger is the new normal
Hunger is the new normal in Yemen’s forgotten crisis
