Via-info-en June 2015

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On both sides of the Pacific, peasants, family farmers, and rural workers reject the extension of neoliberal policies
by La Vía Campesina 29 Jun '15

29 Jun '15

Both sides of the Pacific- Via Campesina members oppose TPP [1] Published on Monday, 29 June 2015 16:19 [2]JOINT PRESS RELEASE AGAINST TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP) _On both sides of the Pacific, peasants, family farmers, and rural workers reject the extension of neoliberal policies_ (June 15, 2015): We, members of La Via Campesina on both sides of the Pacific, jointly express our opposition to the TPP. This so-called partnership is in fact an extension of the neoliberal policies that are being promoted by transnational corporations (TNCs) with the support of the governments at their service. Neoliberal policies and trade agreements have already caused catastrophic damage to peasants and family farmers and to agricultural workers, who are more and more at the mercy of the transnational corporations. The increasing control of global commodity markets exercised by these corporations constitutes a threat to the livelihoods of peasants, family farmers and rural workers, to the well-being of indigenous communities, and to the health of consumers. Their power is an affront to food sovereignty and social justice, and a threat to ecological integrity. As more than twenty years of experience with neoliberal trade agreements has shown, increases in agricultural exports serve only to increase the profits of transnational corporations; they do not raise the net incomes of peasants and farmers. Furthermore, the TPP is not simply an agreement about trade. Its provisions infringe upon the national sovereignty of the countries concerned, subjecting their citizens to rules that are dictated by the transnational corporations and leading to a deterioration in living conditions for the great majority - especially for family farmers, workers, and small business owners. By strengthening the intellectual property rights of pharmaceutical companies, the agreement will deprive poor people of prescription drugs. The Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provision enabling corporations to sue national governments for alleged loss of profits will lead to the modification, or even the abandonment, of health, environmental, and social programmes. The provisions regarding competition, state-owned enterprises, and government procurement will prevent member countries from implementing economic policies that are suited to their particular situation. Rising opposition on the part of the public, who are becoming more aware of the dangerous nature of the TPP's provisions, has so far prevented the negotiators from reaching an agreement. _Now is the time for the negotiations to be stopped. In Japan, in Korea, in Canada, and all over the world, what we urgently need is to bring the policies and practice of neoliberalism to an end, and to build an alternative international trading system that has as its foundation food sovereignty, the protection of the environment, and the well-being of our peoples._ Globalize the Struggle--Globalize hope! National Farmers Union (NFU), Canada Union Paysanne Quebec, Canada Korean Peasant League (KPL), South Korea Japan Family Farmers Movement (NOUMINREN), Japan Links: ------ [1] http://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/actions-and-events-mainmenu-26/10-year… [2] http://viacampesina.org/en/images/2015-06-29%20Anti%20TPP%20protest.jpg

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by La Vía Campesina 29 Jun '15

29 Jun '15

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New Nyéléni Newsletter on Nutrition and Food Sovereignty is now online!
by La Vía Campesina 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

NUTRITION AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY [1] Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2015 15:06 [2]THE NEW EDITION OF THE NYÉLÉNI NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE! Human nutrition refers to the interaction between food and the human body, and the resulting health and wellbeing of individuals. The best source of nutrition continues to be breastfeeding and diversified rich traditional foods developed by cultures throughout history. Nutrition is only one of the dimensions of eating linked to human health. The best way to guarantee adequate nutrition is through the provision of diversified, safe, and balanced diets, based on local fresh produce which is agroecologically produced, and prepared according to cultural practices. _Nutrition cannot be separated from food, production models, food systems or eating practices._ Click here to download the english edition [3] or read it directly in the website at www.nyeleni.org [4]! Links: ------ [1] http://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/publications-mainmenu-30/1826-nutritio… [2] http://viacampesina.org/en/images/2015-06-17-Nyeleni%20Newsletter%20.jpg [3] http://viacampesina.org/en/images/stories/pdf/2015-06-17-Nyeleni_Newsletter… [4] http://www.nyeleni.org/

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La Via Campesina - Bulletin Électronic May 2015
by La Vía Campesina 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

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Press Conference: World´s Farmers Speak on Expo 2015
by La Vía Campesina 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

PRESS CONFERENCE: WORLD´S FARMERS SPEAK ON EXPO 2015 [1] [2] JUNE 3RD 2015 ORE 1:30 – 2:30 PM Terra Room of Expo dei popoli. (Fabbrica del Vapore, Via Giulio Procaccini, 4, Milano) The international farmers movement La Via Campesina (LVC), one of the organizers of Expo dei Popoli 2015, presents its take on Expo Milano 2015 thanks to its representatives from. Africa, Europe and Latin America. This press conference will be an opportunity to directly listen to the voices of farmers and local communities about the central themes covered in Expo Milano 2015 : feeding the planet and energy for life. SPEAKERS: Elizabeth Mpofu, Zimbabwe, General Coordinator of La Via Campesina Hanny Van Geel, The Netherland, Member of La Via Campesina European Committee Esperanza de Jesus Ruiz Vallejos, Nicaragua, Secretary General of the farmers' organization ATC-Matagalpa Andrea Ferrante, Italy, Member of La Via Campesina European Committee Speakers will be availabe for interviews Official Hashtag: #peoplesexpo #laviacampesina #ecvc #foodsovereignty www.viacampesina.org [3] FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS CONTACT: Elisa Caricato +32 495 345980 - elisa(a)eurovia.org Federica Toscano +39 333 7217660 - federica(a)eurovia.org Links: ------ [1] http://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/actions-and-events-mainmenu-26/1812-pr… [2] http://viacampesina.org/en/images/2014%20Logo.jpg [3] http://viacampesina.org/

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