Target poverty – stop corporate abuse

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Many multinational companies are now more powerful than some countries. Leaders of rich countries must ensure that companies don’t abuse the rights of poor people in developing countries by exploiting their corporate power.

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Action Aid activists campaigning for better deals for banana workers

Latest news
After a two year official inquiry, the big UK supermarkets are found guilty of exploiting overseas workers.

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Take action
UK supermarkets need a watchdog - take action now and help us make it happen.


Verdanta

Tribes at risk from mining giant
Find out what is happening to thousands of tribal peoples at risk from mining in Orissa, India.

Who pays? campaign

Who pays? campaign
Find out how you can make sure millions of women workers get a better deal now!



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Fact file

Two thirds of global trade is carried out by multinational companies.

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