Championing Fair Trade, Advocating For a Sustainable Future
The Fair Trade Advocacy Office amplifies the voices of marginalised producers and workers, driving global change for trade that values people and the planet.
Discover Who We AreWe Advocate
We monitor and influence EU legislation, policies and their implementation.
We Collaborate
We catalyse the Fair Trade Movement’s collaboration at international level.
We Facilitate
We facilitate the sharing and co-creation of knowledge by the Fair Trade Movement and researchers.
Latest Publications
Framework for assessing the impact of purchasing practices on human rights during due diligence practices
Simplification measures for the EU Organic Regulation
The European Commission's Omnibus package on agriculture is a missed opportunity to address the struggles of small-scale organic farmers and producers, both inside and outside the EU, facing challenges with the implementation of the EU Organic Regulation.
FTAO calls for stronger EU rules to protect Fair Trade and prevent fairwashing
The Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) reacts to the Draft report 2024/0319(COD) by rapporteur MEP Céline Imart, amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain
What the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation needs to focus on to ensure positive impact for smallholder farmers and artisans in the textile sector
Latest News
Co-creating responsible business solutions in India’s garment sector
Civil society organisations urge the IMCO Committee to seize the opportunity to address the persistent race to the bottom in EU public procurement
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The FTAO has decades of experience participating in EU-funded consortia and private foundations’ projects that have contributed to advancing towards fairer trade systems. We can bring in our advocacy expertise, knowledge on fair trade, and capacity to build and lead coalitions and forums. If you share our vision for a fairer world, we’d love to work with you - get in touch!
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We work every day to ensure trade is fair, just, and sustainable — for people and the planet. But we can't do it alone. Your donation helps us push for better policies, amplify farmers' voices, and keep fairness at the heart of global trade. Donate today and be part of the change.
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