Meaningful transformation from decades of hard work: Coalition of Immokalee Workers closes out this year by looking back on the last 30. ciw-online.org/blog/2023/12/a…

2023 has been a year of tragic injustice, inspiring struggle, and real wins for workers.

Here's the recap of the ways that Worker-driven programs are winning more human rights at work for more people across the globe.

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Last week we marked 75 years of the #UDHR by bringing together leading thinkers from business, civil society & academia to explore the 'small places' & new frontiers where responsible business will be critical in the decades to come.

📽️ Watch the event: ihrb.org/other/business…

Congratulations to farmworker and senior CIW staff member Lupe Gonzalo on being named by The Packer one of the top “25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain!'

READ MORE: ciw-online.org/blog/2023/12/c…

Lucas Benitez, co-founder of the CIW and a former farmworker, reflects on the transformative power of the Fair Food Program and the urgent need to expand its protections as far and wide as possible.

Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=6ePWmq…

Over the last week, the Fair Food Program received gifts from over 300 donors totaling over $45,000 — not counting checks that may not have arrived yet — and unlocking an additional $30,000 in unrestricted support. Thank you for defending the human rights of farmworkers!

As the world observed Human Rights Day, CIW co-founder Lucas Benitez spoke about how Worker-driven Social Responsibility programs like the Fair Food Program are emerging as the new paradigm of human rights protections in the 21st century.

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=-HREv2…

As the CIW celebrates our 30th anniversary, Fox 4 News highlights the tireless efforts of farmworkers to secure basic dignity in the fields for all.

WATCH: fox4now.com/immokalee/ciw-…

In 6 days, 270 Fair Food allies have become human rights defenders by giving to the Fair Food Program. We have 1 day left to unlock $30,000. Make a gift today!
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Make a gift today to the program that prevents modern-day slavery, sexual assault, child labor, and physical abuses in the fields. secure.everyaction.com/f9THa-77t0GfAM…

“Before, we would hear about a contractor or supervisor who would take women to a private place, to the edge of the field, and we understood that sexual assault was what was happening. Now, we aren’t hearing these stories in the same way we used to.” Isabel, a Florida farmworker

Check out the book Food Inc 2, the companion to the forthcoming doc from Participant, which features a chapter from the CIW on the launch and expansion of the Fair Food Program!

Out in bookstores now! Learn more hachettebookgroup.com/titles/partici…