Fair Week - A Fair Trade and Solidarity Week
Fair Week was born out of a desire to denounce the excesses of Black Friday and encourage more sustainable and fairer ways of consuming. From 17 to 26 November, discover a wide range of activities.
17 - 26 November 2023Passed
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During the Fair Week, discover practices that restore a fair place for people and the environment.
Various partner organisations in Geneva and Carouge are offering activities focusing on food, textiles and circularity:
- 22 NOV from 14:00 - A fair trade and solidarity market and a panel discussion looking at the links to be built between the North-South fair trade approach, the dynamics of the local social and solidarity economy and agroecology
- 25-26 NOV from 11:00 - A weekend dedicated to textiles and slow fashion, with an eco-market, free creative and educational workshops for young and old, and a "Couture & the Gang" repair-café
- 24-25 NOV from 10:00 - A Green Friday and a day dedicated to upcycling, with workshops and a designer exhibition and sale
- 25 NOV from 14:30 - An upcycling workshop to give new life to old clothes
- 25 NOV from 9:00 - A trip into town and responsible window-shopping, to meet committed retailers and fashion boutiques
- and many more!
Discover the full Fair Week 2023 programme