UNITED NATIONS, Jun 23 (IPS) – A groundbreaking U.N. General Assembly conference on the global economic crisis and its impact on development, set to begin Wednesday, may sideline women’s numerous concerns, civil society groups say.
Archive for June, 2009
Will Women Be an Afterthought at U.N. Crisis Meet? Jun 23 (IPS)
Posted in General, gender, women's issues, tagged activism, beliefs, campaign, Conscious consumer, development, discrimination, empower, empowerment of women, ethical, financial crisis, gender equality, inequality, justice, life style change, people, poverty, recession, self-esteem, slavery, sustainable, trafficking, UN, UNIFEM, values, women's issues on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Joanna Lumley sends message of support for Harrison Trek
Posted in EVENTS, General, tagged campaign, Castle Howard, Conscious consumer, conscious consumers, disadvantaged adults Nepal, disadvantaged children, ethical shopping, EVENTS, fair trade, fair trade accessories, fair trade clothing, Fundraiser, Ghurkas, handicrafts, inequality, Joanna Lumley, justice, Nepal, people, poverty, self-esteem, shopping, sustainable, trek on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This will be it’s second year for the Harrison Trek at Castle Howard North yorkshire A great fundraiser for New Futures Nepal and I am pleased to play a part again in supporting this event. New futures Nepal have the support of Joanna Lumley who kindly sent them the following message:
Joanna Lumley sends message of support for [...]
Great Fair Trade bags for summer
Posted in Fair trade fashion on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You certainly do not have to compromise your style this summer with our collection of Fair Trade summer bags. The conscious consumer offers a real alternative to mass produced ‘in every High Street’ bags for this summer. All tastes and budgets are catered for. From the cheerful multi-patterned, sequined to a more classic black and cream [...]
Up-coming events for the Conscious Consumer
Posted in EVENTS, tagged arts and crafts, Conscious consumer, conscious consumers, country fair, craft fair, ethical shopping, EVENTS, fair trade, fair trade accessories, fair trade clothing, gifts, handicrafts, shopping, summer fair, women on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The weather’s changed of course now the conscious consumer’s events are outside…glorious sunshine last week when I was inside The Deep!
I’m hoping the rain will hold off this afternoon as I will be at Pool Feast (2-5pm) in Pool-in-Wharfedale. I’ll be taking mainly my jewellery and less items likely to blow off the stall!
Thursday the 11th of [...]
Perfect summer dress
Posted in Fair trade fashion, tagged Conscious consumer, conscious consumers, ethical, ethical shopping, fair trade, fair trade clothing, fair trade dress, fashion, fashion tips, handcrafted, shopping, style tips, summer dress, summer wardrobe, sustainable, women on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Most women struggle to find a dress that not only fits well but also compliments her figure. The wrap over dress is the answer. This figure flattering and easy to wear dress is suitable for most body shapes according to the experts. And the great thing is that the wrap over dress transcends all ages; suitable for [...]
Fair Trade Conscious Consumer prize draw winner
Posted in General, tagged Conscious consumer, conscious consumers, ethical, ethical shopping, fair trade, free prize draw, gifts, shopping, sustainable on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Congratulations goes to Sandra Szikora on winning the FREE Fair Tradeprize draw for May at the Conscious Consumer. Some beautiful Fair Trade spa products will be on their way to Sandra.
Thank you for all of you that entered the draw.
