Consumers International attended the eighth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) in Geneva, advising the United Nations. We discussed enhancing the consumer movement, and the IGE’s…
Read MoreToday, we announce that 26 Members of Consumers International will be awarded funding through the Green Action Fund to promote sustainable consumption and reduce poverty. Every year, through our…
Read MoreThis report is a guide for consumer organisations in low- and middle-income countries looking to maximise their impact on digital financial services policymaking. Building on interviews with…
Read MoreTaking place this week, Green Action Week is a global week of action to promote sustainable consumption and reduce poverty in low- and middle-income countries. The pictures shared here capture…
Read MoreConsumers International represented the consumer voice at the first OECD Ministerial on Consumer Protection, discussing global collaboration for safety, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Read MoreTo coincide with the release of our latest report Banking on the Future: an exploration of FinTech and the consumer interest, we list ten things consumers need to know about FinTech.
Read MoreAdvice by consumer campaigners at the frontline of getting safe and sustainable food for all, from every continent in the world.
Read MoreOur Digital Advocacy Manager Renate Samson explains why the controversial decision to repeal net neutrality rules in the US may have consequences for consumers globally.
Read MoreLast month, we attended and spoke at a Euroconsumers event in Brussels, Belgium, which set out to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the emergence AI, and what potential it has for…
Read MoreNews that the World Health Organization (WHO) has added 'gaming disorder' to its list of known diseases hit the headlines last month. Health expert Anna Glayzer asks what it means for consumers, and…
Read More50% of the world will soon be online. To help the next 50% join them, we must make sure services and content speak their language.
Read MoreMobile internet is increasingly widespread with 3.3 billion mobile internet subscribers around the world, and it’s predicted 2025, 72% of internet users will be accessing the internet exclusively via…
Read MoreTo mark the week, we are sharing five notable trends that are actively driving progress towards sustainable consumption:
Read More'The implication is that the world community needs to work harder to realise the goal of gender equality.' Professor Felicia Monye, President, Consumer Awareness Organisation, Nigeria, talks about…
Read MoreAlzbeta Klein, Director and Global Head, Climate Business, International Finance Corporation (IFC), explains why consumer demand for sustainable products and services is shaping the future of the…
Read MoreDespite the human suffering and the economic crisis brought upon us by COVID 19, there are those who take the opportunity to profit from the chaos and misfortune of others. This has opened yet…
Read MoreGeorge Cheriyan and Madhu Sudan Sharma from CUTS International (India), give a global picture of the issues underlying food safety and discuss the responsibility of all stakeholders in reducing the…
Read MoreSaroja Sundaram, Executive Director and Director of Consumer Protection at Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (India), shares insight on why food safety and access to healthier diets is a key…
Read MorePopulations in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. Across the globe, borders have shut, national emergencies have been declared and restrictions in the…
Read MoreIn this blog, we explore the five major themes of Green Action Week 2021 and how the campaigns around the world will drive change and resilience post crisis, by promoting a culture of sharing…
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