As representatives of religious institutions and faith-based organizations with extensive global relationships and concern, we oppose the pending U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). International trade and investment activities should advance the common good and be evaluated in light of their impact on those who are most vulnerable, including Afro-Colombian and Indigenous peoples. The U.S.-Colombia FTA fails these tests.

"We write to you as representatives of organizations and social movements in the United States to express our opposition to the U.S. - Peru Free Trade Agreement (US-Peru) because of its negative impact on large numbers of women, men and children in the U.S. and Peru."

"Representatives of women's organizations and social movements in Central America and the United States, led by the U.S. Gender and Trade Network (USGTN) and Las Dignas in El Salvador, have written this sign-on letter and background paper in opposition to the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and to urge Members of Congress in Central America and the U.S. to oppose the agreement should it come before them for approval. Take Action Now to stop this unjust trade agreement and send organizational sign-ons to fnageer@coc.org."

In an age of increasing economic integration and interdependence between the nations and peoples of the world, mounting global inequities have come into sharp focus. While technological and other advances have made it possible for segments of humanity to achieve unprecedented material prosperity, large numbers of people have become mired in poverty, hunger, and disease.

"We, the women of the International Gender and Trade Network, come together at the Second Peoples' Summit in Quebec City to say 'NO' to a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) that threatens to marginalize women and our human rights."

"In an age of increasing economic integration and interdependence between the nations and peoples of the world, mounting global inequities have come into sharp focus. While technological and other advances have made it possible for segments of humanity to achieve unprecedented material prosperity, large numbers of people have become mired in poverty, hunger, and disease. In the midst of growing disparities and injustices between and within countries, governments and international economic institutions have increasingly sought market-driven policies, particularly the expansion of international trade and investment. This limited approach has too often served to aggravate the problem. We see the need for a broader, more holistic understanding of human economic activity."