Consumers vs COVID-19
Despite 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…
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World Food Safety Day - Guest blog - Food Safety: A shared responsibility
George 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 MoreWorld Food Safety Day 2020: We all have a role to play in creating a safer and fairer marketplace
Saroja 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 MoreGreen Action Week: What does ‘sharing community’ look like in 2020?
Populations 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 MoreHow does ‘Sharing Community’ help to build a fairer, safer, more sustainable and resilient future after crisis?
In 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…
Read MoreA Global Plan for a Decade of Action for Road Safety
To mark the official launch of a Second Decade of Action for Road Safety, Consumers International and the United Nations Road Safety Fund come together to unveil how global change can be achieved.
Read MoreWorld Consumer Rights Day: Empowering the Next Generation in the future of clean energy
In the run-up to World Consumer Rights Day, we spoke to two members of our Next Generation Leaders Network - sharing perspectives from Lebanon and India on how we can engage and empower young…
Read MoreInternational Youth Day: Green skills for a sustainable future
Major shifts are needed to reach net zero by 2050. Young consumers recognise change is needed, and many are willing to make those changes. But it is imperative that global leaders across government,…
Read MoreUnlocking financial literacy: The power of thinking local
In this blog, Assad Umar, programme manager for Consumers International's Fair Digital Finance Accelerator, explains what it means to 'localise' financial literacy initiatives, and why doing so it…
Read MoreGlobal Congress 2023: How do we build a resilient future for consumers?
This year Consumers International will hold its Global Congress – the only global gathering of leaders from the consumer movement, business, government, civil society and others. The world has…
Read MoreSustainable Living: Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Decision-Makers
94% of consumers support the shift to a green economy. Despite this support, a gap persists between intention and action. Saroja Sundaram of Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group, explores why we…
Read MoreThree common misconceptions holding back the fight against plastic pollution
I recently had the privilege of representing Consumers International at the 4th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) - where member states are tasked with a monumental…
Read MoreCan a shift towards sustainable lifestyles drive access to essential needs?
Sustainable lifestyles improve access to food, energy and mobility. Explore how they enhance well-being & essential needs in low- & middle-income countries.
Read MorePower in Partnerships: Scaling the Consumer Voice in Policy
Explore how consumer advocates are shaping fairer digital finance through partnership, collaboration, and successful BNPL reform.
Read MoreMember and Partner Events
In the week leading up to World Consumer Rights Day (March 10-14) and on the day itself, March 15, Consumers International Members and partners hosted a range of events, launching public awareness…
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With 200 members across 100 countries, our global consumer network is calling for A just transition to sustainable lifestyles—ensuring the consumer voice shapes a more sustainable future. From…
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On 15 March, and throughout the month, World Consumer Rights Day unites our Members from across 100 countries championing the theme: Safe Products, Confident Consumers. As markets grow…
Read MoreJayshree Venkatesan
Jayshree Venkatesan Jayshree Venkatesan serves as Vice President, Consumer Protection & Strategic Industry Engagement at the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) at Accion, where she leads the…
Read MoreChange Network
SHAPING A BETTER FUTURE FOR CONSUMERS TOGETHER WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING ORGANISATIONS The global marketplace is undergoing unprecedented change. In just a decade, rapid technological developments,…
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