Human Rights Day, celebrated every 10 December, is a key date to remember the importance of the fundamental rights of all people. Globally, the day is recognised as a reminder of the road ahead in the struggle for dignity, equality and justice.
Fair Trade and Human Rights
Fair trade goes beyond being an alternative form of trade: it is a philosophy that puts people at the centre of the economic model. Through its principles and practices it seeks to transform the lives of millions of workers, communities and families around the world, ensuring that their basic and fundamental human rights are respected.
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Right to decent work
One of the fundamental pillars of fair trade is the promotion of decent work. This implies that all workers, regardless of their geographical location, receive working conditions that respect their dignity. By choosing fair trade products, such as AlterNativa3 cocoa or coffee, consumers contribute to the creation of jobs that respect these rights.
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Right to education and health
Fair trade also promotes access to education and health as fundamental rights. Thanks to initiatives implemented in producer communities, many children can go to school instead of working in precarious conditions. In this way, in addition to improving working conditions, fair trade also strengthens opportunities for future generations, contributing to the social and economic development of communities.
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Right to a fair wage
Paying a fair wage is essential to eradicating poverty and ensuring a dignified life. Fair trade ensures that producers receive a fair price for their work, without being exploited by middlemen. This trade model enables families to access a better life, with greater opportunities to improve their social and economic well-being.
AlterNativa3 and its commitment to Human Rights
AlterNativa3 is committed to defending human rights by supporting producer communities through the purchase of organic and fair trade products. Through our platform, consumers have the opportunity to choose products that, in addition to being delicious and healthy, are aligned with the principles of justice and fairness.
Featured Fairtrade products
At AlterNativa3 we offer a wide variety of products that guarantee respect for the human rights of the producing communities. Some of our most outstanding products include:
- Cocoa with Maca and Ginger BioA premium quality cocoa, grown using sustainable practices and fair trade, combined with maca and ginger for a unique taste experience.
- Demerara Bio Fairtrade brown cane sugarOrganic sugar, produced under Fair Trade principles, which supports small farmers and guarantees them a fair price for their work.
- Café Forte beans Bio FairtradeA premium whole bean coffee that promotes fair labour conditions and economic development of the producing communities, ensuring the highest quality coffee.
The principles of fair trade: standing up for the rights of all
Fair trade is governed by fundamental principles that ensure the well-being and dignity of all those involved in the production process. These principles benefit both producers and communities by improving their quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
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Fair and dignified payment
One of the key principles of Fair Trade is the payment of a fair and living wage. By ensuring that workers receive a fair price for their labour, Fair Trade contributes to the eradication of poverty and the promotion of a fairer and more balanced economy.
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Decent and safe working conditions
Fair trade also promotes an exploitation-free working environment, where workers have access to safe and healthy working conditions. This includes an environment where gender equality is respected and workers are protected from any kind of abuse.
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Access to education and community development
Fair trade promotes access to education and social development in producer communities, supporting projects that benefit future generations and families. Through various initiatives, it works on the development of educational, health and social infrastructures that contribute to improving the lives of the most vulnerable.
