Il n‘y a pas un monde développé et un mondeReading notes Did you say free trade ? The Economic ” Partnership “ Agreement European Union – West Africa By Jacques Berthelot Preface by Mamadou Cissokho and Ken Ukaoha This book provides a detailed analyis of European Union (EU) trade policy with West Africa (around fifteen countries). Published in June 2018, it contains up to date information […]
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An idea that sprang from an Indonesian farmers’ union can go far… right up to the adoption of an international instrument at the United Nations.
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Invited to visit Colombia, the mayor of Geneva, Rémy Pagani, gave an update on the implementation of the ongoing peace process. Will the end of the war open the way to a more fair society? Will it allow democratic participation and an end to institutional violence? Will access to agricultural land, the source of the […]
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CETIM has denounced regional free trade agreements for more than 20 years. Like Alfred de Zayas, CETIM welcomes Ecuador which has unilaterally withdrew from its latest bilateral investment agreements.
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A point that is widely debated these days is whether national sovereignty should be supported. For the author, this question of strategy is the subject of serious misunderstandings as long as its class dimension is not identified.
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Multinationals with great economic and political power violate human rights with almost total impunity. The CETIM is bringing out a publication that will demonstrate the necessity and urgency of having a binding international instrument to sanction those multinationals responsible and enable the victims to obtain compensation.
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The official opening ceremony of the Olympic Games takes place on 5th August 2016. For many years, CETIM denounces economic and social disasters caused by big sports events. From past experiences in South Africa, Brazil, China, Argentina and England, CETIM denounces economic and social consequences for local populations resulting from major sports events.
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The recognition of the right to land, a historic demand by peasant movements, is gaining momentum at the international level. This publication takes stock of this major issue of our times. It is the result of major research and inquiry, and the fruit of close collaboration with La Vía Campesina.
Continue readingCan one justify a military intervention on humanitarian grounds? Theorists have repeatedly tried to offer a moral and legal legitimacy for interventions and meddling in the affairs of other states, all in the name of the protection of populations and human rights. From the nineteenth century's "humanitarian intervention" to the 1990's "right to interfere", all […]
Continue readingCultural rights are a field still relatively unknown for which few research and information are available. Yet, cultural rights are cross-cutting issues and touch on fundamental questions for our societies. Through cultural rights, it is not only the issue of cultural diversity and participation to cultural life that is addressed, but also access to scientific […]
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