Previous Initiatives
Browse our previous campaigns, projects, and initiatives.
Browse our Previous Initiatives
Challenging Nike to Deliver on Worker’s Rights
After filing a complaint against Nike through the United Nations Global Compact Complaint Mechanism, WEDO had two meetings with Nike representatives in 2008 about the perennially unjust conditions of workers in Nike’s supply chain factories. Nike is a member of the compact–a voluntary initiative that commits a company to engage in sustainable and responsible business practices. The ensuing dialogue with Nike led WEDO to initiate a fact-finding project with partners that will help supply chain factories incorporate three interlocking principles: decent work, green jobs and women’s labor rights.
Read WEDO’s letters to Nike here:
Ready or Not Conference Details
[ April 28, 2009; 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm; ] New York, April 28–Find out more about the Ready or Not Conference on issues and solutions for adapting to climate change, which is being held in Washington DC April 30-May1.
Climate Change Impacts All, But Not Equally: New Orleans Regional Climate Change Summit
[ April 17, 2009; ]
New Orleans, April 17–The Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)—together with social justice advocates, youth, women leaders, faith leaders, community members, and environmentalists—will hold the first in a series of events today in New Orleans in the lead-up to this year’s major international climate change meeting in Copenhagen.
Read the complete press release here: New Orleans Regional Climate Change Summit April 17 Press Release…
Climate Change Facts– Women Demand U.S. Action on Climate Change
Climate change is an established scientific fact. Humans contribute with our rising output of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and other products of fossil fuel consumption. Policies to halt climate change must address human impacts as well as technical aspects of the problem if they are to succeed. Women are essential to the solutions!
Get the facts about climate change and the impact on women.
Media Advisory: April 17 New Orleans Regional Climate Change Summit
New York, April 9–Find out the who, what, where and when of the April 17th U.S. regional summit “From Katrina to Copenhagen: Promoting A Fair Climate Agenda.”
