Thursday July 24, 2008
A brief history of slavery
The Facts about Slavery
It is easy to think primarily of the transatlantic Slave Trade when considering the issue of slavery. However, slavery predates writing and evidence for it can be found in almost all cultures and continents. Its many origins remain unknown.
Slavery in our modern world
When the words ‘Slave Trade’ are mentioned you may think of the American Civil War or of the shipment of slaves from Africa to other parts of the British Empire.
Cardiff: the first Fairtrade capital
In 2004, Cardiff was given the title of the UK’s first Fairtrade city by the Fairtrade Foundation on St David’s Day 2004, beating Edinburgh to the title after demonstrating that more places in the city stocked fair-trade goods. The city’s cafes, shops, businesses, schools and supermarkets have all committed to stocking fair-trade products, thereby offering Third World farmers a better deal than they would have otherwise received on the free market.
The environmentally friendly choice?
As climate change and the carbon footprint of our actions continue to be increasingly important in politics, the media and our own consciences, many people have begun to explore if, and how, Fairtrade can be compatible with saving the environment.
The Fairtrade Taskforce attacks
Unknown to most, Cardiff University plays host to a small but active ‘Fairtrade Taskforce’ – a Fairtrade steering group that was set up at the end of the last academic year, and has been fully operational since January.
Fairtrade Fashion
Fairtrade clothing. Have you turned the page already? Adamant that Fairtrade and fashion can’t go hand in hand? Well you’d be missing out, because Fairtrade clothes are set to be the next big thing and by reading on you can find out how to make a difference.
Hollywood saving the world... again
From the adventures of Indiana Jones, to a great white terrorising Amity Island, to that adorable alien three million light years from home, everyone knows Steven Spielberg’s work. His films have earned him Oscars, Golden Globes and Directors’ Guild Awards to name a few.
Fighting for innocence
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Innocence Network UK
Innocence Network UK (INUK) brings together academics, victim support groups and campaigning organisations, criminal appeal lawyers, forensic scientists and investigative journalists. They work together to raise awareness about the plight of innocent prisoners and the issue of wrongful convictions as a cause for concern, to research why these wrongful convictions have occurred, and to encourage legal reform that will stop this happening.
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