Manchester World Development Movement public meeting with Mary Lou Malig, trade campaigner from the Philippines.

Friday 20 March – 6.30 to 8.30pm. Chorlton Central Church, Barlow Moor Road , Manchester , M21 8BF

Trade can help poorer countries to overcome poverty, by generating jobs and supporting livelihoods. But the European Union is currently negotiating trade deals with over 100 countries in Africa, Asia andLatin America which will secure big profits for European companies at the expense of development.

These trade deals will particularly harm the poorest and most vulnerable people in developing countries, destroying jobs, local industries and the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.

The World Development Movement campaigns for a world without poverty and injustice. We work in solidarity with activists around the world to tackle the causes of poverty. We research and promote positive alternatives which put public good before private gain.

If you’re in Manchester, come and find out more – take action with WDM to end trade injustice.

Or check the Put People First local events page for more events happening near you in the run up to the London G20 Summit March on 28 March.

March 11th, 2009 World Development Movement