Understanding Global Justice Issues in Education
Explore the impact of debt, tax, and trade issues on global justice at the Debt and Development Coalition Ireland conference. Learn about the root causes of inequality and poverty, and discover ways to bring these topics into the classroom. Join discussions on fair financial systems and the importance of a justice approach in development education.
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HOW THE WORLD WORKS Bringing global justice issues into your classroom Debt and Development Coalition Ireland, Worldwise Global Schools conference, 1stFebruary 2018
Session overview Why do we need development education? Why take a justice approach to this work? Resources and activities to bring into the classroom
Who are we? DDCI is a financial justice organisation We are working towards a fair global financial and economics system that works for everyone and doesn t take the planet for granted We focus on the root causes of global inequality, not the symptoms
Exploring the root causes of poverty and inequality
Julius Nyerere Take every penny you have set aside for aid for Tanzania and spend it in the UK, explaining to people the facts and causes of poverty
Debt Justice Not all debt is a problem but it needs to be fair and sustainable Odious debt debts incurred that didn t serve the best interests of the people Debt cancellation in these cases Haiti: paid France 90 million gold Francs as compensation for freedom from slavery Debt audit Ecuador, Philippines Key players: IMF, World Bank problematic structures
Tax Justice Although not illegal, tax avoidance is morally questionable Developing countries lose more through tax avoidance, than they receive in aid Estimated at $200 billion per year Ireland s tax policy facilitates companies passing money through the country
Trade Justice Covers workers rights, consumer power, international trade deals and multi-national corporations Power imbalances in negotiations Calls for fair international rules and agreements Based on a vision for a trade system based on justice, equity and rights not exploitation and profit Calls for democratic negotiation, action to eradicate poverty, and the promotions of sustainability and environmental protection, and for diversity Neoliberalism Free trade
STAY IN TOUCH! www.debtireland.org www.econowha.ie @Debt_Ireland facebook.com/DebtIreland deirdre@debtireland.org
