Consumer advocates unite for World Consumer Rights Day

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 more complex – from global supply chains to digital marketplaces – consumer advocates are calling for stronger product safety systems, better oversight, and clearer information so people everywhere can make confident choices and be safeguarded from harm.  

Through campaigns, events, educational initiatives, investigations, media and much more consumer advocates worldwide are raising awareness and driving action. Below is a snapshot of how Members are marking the day. 

 

Centro de Estudios Juridicos (CEJ, Mexico) hosted a webinar series addressing consumer protection challenges in the digital economy, including fraudulent e-commerce platforms, cybersecurity, and protecting children and vulnerable groups online. 

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe held community events to raise awareness across rural regions.

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission ran a comic competition in the lead up to March 15, asking primary and high school students to design a comic that represents their vision of safe products and confident consumer. 

The National Consumers Association of South Africa, hosts. 'Turning the Tide Against Unfair Suppliers,” a symposium emphasising confronting exploitative practices, enhancing regulatory compliance, and empowering consumers through education and accessible redress.

The Algerian Organization for Consumer Protection and Guidance (APOCE) continued its broad programme of consumer advocacy, including awareness campaigns on consumer rights, product safety, fair pricing, and fraud prevention. 
 
The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Vzbv), focused its campaign on the rising cost of everyday life and its impact on consumers. 

Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (ODECU), Chile marked the day through a social media campaign highlighting consumer rights and the importance of product safety. 

Consumer Voice (India) centred its campaign on food safety, exploring the role of regulators and the challenges facing food safety systems in the country. 

Which? (UK) released a new investigation examining product safety concerns. The organisation also worked with other product safety advocates in the country to call for progress on updated legislation. 

CHOICE published a new analysis on Australia’s product safety system and shared consumer guidance on product risks.  

Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (Nigeria) convened a webinar bringing together regulators, industry representatives, civil society organisations, and consumer advocates to discuss how stronger oversight and collaboration can improve safety across product supply chains. 

In Cape Verde, ADECO hosted a series of activities throughout March, beginning with conversations at local schools on consumer rights and duties.

Consumer Reports marked the occasion with a social media campaign showcasing their 90-year history of safety advocacy and their more recent product safety investigations.  

CECU (Spain) had been running an information campaign on social media and its website. 

Consumer Affairs Commission (Jamaica) has been engaging various groups as part of its efforts to raise education and awareness on product safety issues from March 9 - 15. 

Union de Usuarios y Consumidores (Argentina) organised a virtual event ahead of 15 March to discuss fair trade and consumer rights. 

Educar Consumidores (Colombia) ran a week-long social media campaign focused on product safety awareness. 

El Poder del Consumidor (Mexico) supported the global campaign by sharing educational materials across its social media platforms. 

IPADECU (Panama) released a press statement encouraging media, authorities, and consumers to prioritise product safety. 

Union de Consumidores de Argentina promoted product safety through a digital campaign and participated in public events organised by the Buenos Aires city government. 

CONSENT (Uganda) ran an online campaign calling for stronger product safety laws and greater transparency across supply chains. 

REDECOMA (Mali) issued a press statement highlighting the importance of product safety for consumer wellbeing. 

Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) India are running a Consumer Guidance Seminar on Responsible Artificial Protection in Consumer Products and Services.

Infocons (Romania) are disseminating news on unsafe products on its innovative 'InfoCons App'.

Defensoria del Consumidor de El Salvador hosted 'Implementation of the New Consumer Protection Framework in El Salvador'. 

Yemen Association for Consumer Protection held a ceremony in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment.

Procon-SP (Brazil) organised Consumer Week 2026, coordinating activities across dozens of municipalities while also marking the 35th anniversary of Brazil’s Consumer Protection Code. 

Formadores de Organizaciones Juveniles de Consumidores y Consumidoras (FOJUCC) in Chile hosted a session to reflect on the current and future principles of consumer law. 

 

Together, these activities demonstrated the strength of the global consumer movement and its shared commitment to ensuring that every consumer has access to safe products and the confidence to participate fully in the marketplace.