by Elvia Arriola | Oct 30, 2019 | Delegations, Maquiladoras, Migrants and Human Rights, NAFTA
S P R I N G 2017 May Delegation Reflection Essay “Delegation to Piedras Negras and Ciudad Acuña: NAFTA and maquiladora workers” by Lissette Almanza I left Austin on May 26, 2017, with empty hands (manos vacias) to go on my first delegation trip to the...
by Elvia Arriola | Oct 19, 2019 | Fair Trade, Women and Fair Trade Events, Women and Globalization
Why Buy Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a global movement that puts people and planet first by ensuring fair practices and living wages for workers, producers and sellers of all consumer goods. For women in the global economy, fair trade assures that the...
by Elvia Arriola | Aug 2, 2019 | Advocacy and Activism, Fair Trade, Fair Trade Resources, Further Study, Women and Globalization
Fair Trade What is it? Fair Trade is a global movement that puts people and planet first by ensuring fair practices and living wages for workers, producers and sellers of all consumer goods. For women in the global economy, fair trade assures that the first...
by Elvia Arriola | Dec 18, 2018 | Advocacy and Activism, Maquiladoras, NAFTA
WOMEN ON THE BORDER HISTORY PHOTOS
by Elvia Arriola | Sep 16, 2018 | Delegations, Maquiladoras, NAFTA, Organizations, Resources, Women and Globalization
Why go on a delegation to the border to meet maquiladora workers? Click here for an informational video.
by Elvia Arriola | Sep 5, 2018 | Delegations, Maquiladoras, NAFTA, Women and Globalization
Melissa went on a delegation with support from WOB. The experiential learning of a delegation brings to life the impact of U.S. and Mexico trade agreements. ********** Dear Women on the Border, My name is Melissa Gamez-Herrera and I participated in the Austin...