ECONOMIC JUSTICE CAMPAIGNS PROGRAMME

Why do we campaign on economic issues?

Economic actors, especially transnational companies, have a huge role to play in protecting, promoting and respecting human, social and environmental rights. Often having enormous influence over decision making in national states or in the EU, they are rarely held to account for the abuses they commit in damaging the environment, harming local communities and forcing workers to accept unfair conditions and/or salaries. It is time for companies to be responsible and accountable.

What do we campaign on?

As corporations have proven incapable of regulating themselves, we are calling for binding legal frameworks that allow peoples' to protect themselves against corporate power. Read more. The Campaign

Over 15.000 lobbyists are roaming the corridors of the EU institutions, a large majority representing companies' interests and fighting hard to defend their narrow commercial agendas. We are calling for improved transparency around lobbying and an end to privileged access to decision-makers. Read more

Banks and other financial institutions play a fundamental role in allocating financial resources. We expects banks to make their financial resources available for the real economy and to provide products and services that serve, rather than harm, the public interest. Read more. The Campaign.

Decades of irresponsible oil, mining and gas exploration have produced devastating effects in many developing countries. Our awareness raising camapign aims to improve the performance of the extractive industry in relation to poverty and the environment. Read more. See our exhibition