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20160916: Overuse of Antibiotics, the Chilean consumer perspective
Speech by Stefan Larenas, President of Chilean CI Member ODECU at Intelligence Squared debate: The End of Antibiotics? at New York Academy of Sciences, 14th September 2016
Read MoreTop selling car gets ZERO safety rating
Consumers International and its Members are calling for urgent action to improve safety standards to prevent unsafe cars being allowed on roads in Latin America.
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A new context As we battle rising prices across energy, food and finance, advance climate goals and safeguard the most vulnerable consumers amidst rapid digitisation, our agenda will ask crucial…
Read MoreFair and Responsible AI for Consumers 2024
Every year on March 15, the consumer movement and other influential actors come together to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day to raise global awareness on consumer rights, protection and…
Read MoreCampaign success: Nissan remove the ‘zero star’ Tsuru car from production
On 26th October 2016, Nissan announced a date for ending the production of the Tsuru. The car, which received a ‘zero star’ rating in NCAP safety tests, is manufactured in Mexico.
Read MorePress release: Global consumer movement response to Galaxy Note7 fiasco
Consumer rights organisations from around the world have criticised Samsung for its inconsistent approach during the Galaxy Note7 recall and have outlined measures of what it need to do to restore…
Read MoreDouble Standards in car safety contributes to high death toll on the roads in Latin America
Consumer organisations today released a joint report - Safer Cars For Latin America – in Lima Peru, which highlights the disparity of car safety regulations across Latin American countries, and shows…
Read MoreAnne Fransen Fund 2017 projects announced
Seven Consumers International members from India, Fiji, Malaysia, Ecuador, Chile and Senegal will promote the protection of consumers around the globe through funding provided by the Anne Fransen…
Read MoreTowards a more sustainable planet: Consumers International renews its co-leadership under the One Planet Network
Consumers International is delighted to announce its renewal as a co-lead of the Consumer Information Programme under the One Planet Network. The One Planet Network is the network of the 10 Year…
Read MoreFirst ever Consumer Trade Dialogue held at the WTO
The first Consumer Trade Dialogue was held at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva on Monday 6 May. The event brought together Consumers International staff and members, World Trade…
Read MoreAnne Fransen Fund 2021 Projects Announced
Consumers International is delighted to announce that six of our members have been chosen to receive funding through the Anne Fransen Fund (AFF). This year’s winners are from Chile, Columbia, Fiji,…
Read MoreThe role of consumer advocacy at Davos 2022
Leaders from business and government need consumers to take action to meet the global issues we face, but first consumers need to feel protected and empowered. Below we provide a snapshot of the key…
Read MoreWorld Consumer Rights Day unites a powerful coalition for just energy transitions
Last week consumer advocates, partners and energy experts galvanized for World Consumer Rights Day around the theme, Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions. Coming together, our global…
Read MoreConsumers International Global Congress 2023: Consumers are paying the price for broken food and energy systems – this is what needs to change
Knowledge is power. And credible, trusted consumer sustainability information could fuel progress to climate goals. But we have a long way to go.
Read MoreBuilding consumer trust during transitions: The business models of the future
We’re at a tipping point for business model innovation, and the companies willing to embrace change have an opportunity to make a real difference for consumers around the world. We’re excited to…
Read MoreConsumer advocates lead a global call for fair and responsible AI
Last week leading consumer advocate groups, international organisations, business, government and civil society united for World Consumer Rights Day in a pertinent call for Fair and Responsible AI.…
Read MoreEffective unit pricing can be a guiding light for consumers during COVID-19
In this commentary, Ian Jarratt, Consumers Federation of Australia, outlines why consumers can save significant amounts of money when retailers provide the unit price of pre-packaged products, and…
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