Posted by Hillary V Lehr in Building Positive Alternatives, Global Exchange Community, Occupy Our Elections...Elect Democracy on 31st May, 2012 | 1 Comment
Ben & Jerry’s workers know a thing or two about putting dough in ice cream. But this time, they are calling for something different: to get the dough out of politics. Watch this video to see for yourself.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Community Rights, Fair Trade, For Our Members, Global Exchange News & Events, World News & Events on 7th June, 2011 | No Comments
The Ninth Annual Human Rights Awards was a great success! The sold out event included inspirational speeches by three incredible honorees, witty banter by event emcees Ben & Jerry (in tuxedos!), and the participation of the entire Global Exchange staff, board, and community. All in all, a great success. But don’t take my word for it; check out the pics!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade, Featured, For Our Members, Global Exchange News & Events on 9th May, 2011 | No Comments
Ben & Jerry’s Co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield graced us with their presence at our annual Human Rights Awards Gala last year, but this year they will actually emcee the event, so those who attend are in for an extra sweet treat!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Featured, Global Exchange News & Events on 4th May, 2011 | No Comments
Global Exchange is pleased to announce the winner of our 2011 Human Rights Awards People’s Choice Contest, Javier Sicilia. He will be honored at our upcoming Human Rights Awards Gala, which is being emceed by two of personal heroes!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Donor Profiles, Fair Trade, Featured on 24th November, 2010 | 3 Comments
8 days, 8 “Giving Thanks” blog posts led up to this video. The posts and video highlight individuals chosen by Global Exchange staff members who are contributing to our social justice work in some way. So please join us in recognizing those special individuals who are helping to make this world a better place, and hope you enjoy our video. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted by Kirsten Moller in Featured, World News & Events on 15th November, 2010 | 3 Comments
Part 1 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, Global Exchange Co-Founder and Executive Director Kirsten Moller thanks Ben & Jerry’s. Read about their great strides and why she chose to recognize Ben & Jerry’s.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 3rd June, 2010 | No Comments
Global Exchange started the Human Rights Awards in 2001 to recognize and elevate the contributions of individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to advance the cause of peace, justice and the inalienable rights we call “human rights”—here in the United States and around the world. This years’ honorees, Van Jones, Raúl del Águila from Peru, »
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