The Fair Trade Advocacy Office was established in 2004 to coordinate the advocacy activities of the four main Fair Trade Networks: Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International FLO-I, International Fair Trade Association IFAT, Network of European Worldshops NEWS! and European Fair Trade Association EFTA. The office monitors European and international trade and development policies, ensures a constant dialogue between the Fair Trade movement and political decision makers, develops political positions in the area of Fair Trade and trade justice and publishes information material such as newsletters and broschures.
Funding
The office is funded mainly by contributions from the Fair Trade movement, 5 to 10% of the annual budget is financed by external sources such as foundations or individual sponsorship.
Fair Trade Advocacy staff
Advocacy Co-ordinator : Anja Osterhaus
Contact: osterhaus "at" fairtrade-advocacy.org
Policy Officer: Hilary Jeune
Contact: jeune "at" fairtrade-advocacy.org
Governance and Decision Making
Each of the four Fair Trade networks (FLO, IFAT, NEWS and EFTA) has nominated two representatives for the Fair Trade Advocacy Steering Committee. The Committee meets three to four times a year to guide and advise the work.
