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SUMMARY:We’re Bananas for Justice! A Celebration of the Landmark Chiquita Ruling
DESCRIPTION:\nWHEN: Thursday, July 25, 5.30pm-8pm\n\n\n\nWHERE: The Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway\n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the recent historic ruling against Chiquita in Colombia and learn what it means for worker’s rights worldwide!\n\n\n\nCo-hosted by Chicago Fair Trade and Corporate Accountability Lab, this engaging and informative discussion will explore the significance of the recent verdict where a U.S. jury found Chiquita Brands International liable for financing the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, a brutal paramilitary group responsible for numerous atrocities. This ruling is more than just a legal victory – it’s a groundbreaking step in holding corporations accountable for human rights abuses.\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to learn more about corporate justice and raise your glass to an unprecedented victory for workers worldwide!\n\n\n\nTickets: FREE or a $10 donation to enjoy a delicious banana cocktail made with fair trade bananas and ethically-sourced rum from our friends at Chicago Cane Cooperative.\n\n\n\nProgram: Arrive at any time from 5.30pm to browse the Chicago Fair Trade Museum and Store before the program begins at 6.30pm.\n
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>WHEN:</strong> Thursday, July 25, 5.30pm-8pm</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>WHERE:</strong> The Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Join us to celebrate the recent historic ruling against Chiquita in Colombia and learn what it means for worker’s rights worldwide!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Co-hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://chicagofairtrade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Fair Trade&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Corporate Accountability Lab</a>, this engaging and informative discussion will explore the significance of the recent verdict where a U.S. jury found Chiquita Brands International liable for financing the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, a brutal paramilitary group responsible for numerous atrocities. This ruling is more than just a legal victory – it&#8217;s a groundbreaking step in holding corporations accountable for human rights abuses.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Don&#8217;t miss this chance to learn more about corporate justice and raise your glass to an unprecedented victory for workers worldwide!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Tickets:</strong>&nbsp;FREE or a $10 donation to enjoy a delicious banana cocktail made with fair trade bananas and ethically-sourced rum from our friends at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagocane.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Cane Cooperative</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Program:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive at any time from 5.30pm to browse the Chicago Fair Trade Museum and Store before the program begins at 6.30pm.</p>

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