Championing Fair Trade. Advocating for a sustainable future.
The Fair Trade Advocacy Office amplifies the voices of smallholder farmers 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
Fair Trade for climate: How fair trade is central to climate resilience
Recommendations for engagement with third-country actors on the ESPR Delegated Act for Textile Apparel
The Fair Trade Movement presents proposals to prioritise smallholder farmers, artisans and workers in the impact assessment and support measures of the Delegated Act on Textile Apparel
Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto
The Manifesto, co-developed by young people, workers, Clean Clothes Campaign and allies, sets out core principles that act as guiding stars for a Just Transition to a renewed future of fashion that values people and restores nature, not one that exploits both for profit.
The textile sector needs to change: A quick guide
Latest News
The Fair Trade Movement’s feedback on the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards Delegated Act
Joint statement: More than 20 European organisations warn EU against "Regenerative Greenwashing" in EU agricultural policy
Partner With Us
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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