Links/References
Now that you have a better idea about what maquiladoras are as well as the role they play in the global economy, you might want to learn more about specific issues within the maquila sector or how you can help. This Links/Reference page is aimed at providing you with resources to keep learning about the Maquiladora sector as well as offer you an opportunity to get involved.
All of the resources provided blow are accessible online for your convenience.
All of the resources provided blow are accessible online for your convenience.
This website is a site corresponding to a campaign that raises awareness of the living and working conditions of Maquiladora workers. Having produced and released a documentary , Maquilaopolis, which documents the lives of several maquila workers, activists continue finding ways to bring awareness to the community. On the site you can learn more about the maquiladora sector, you can access the movie, learn when the next community screening near you will be, and how you can get involved in bringing positive change
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http://ollincalli.org ( for Spanish readers)
For Spanish speakers, this website offers the opportunity to access insider stories and details of maquiladora worker’s lives and experiences within the maquiladora. The group of Ollin Calli is an activist group that fights against the exploitative labor practices of maquiladora workers and work towards an alternate economy. The group focuses on helping maquiladora workers know their rights and win legal battles against industrial giants. In this website you will find ways you can contribute to the cause by reading their updated news source, or getting in contact with them to see how you too can become part of the volunteer group. There is also an option with tours and dates to Tijuana you can check out and sign up for as well.
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http://en.maquilasolidarity.org/
The Maquila Solidarity Network is a labor and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in Maquiladoras to win improved wages and working conditions. Their focus is on trying to promote greater respect for workers' rights through corporate campaigning and engagement, networking and coalition building, and policy advocacy. This website helps you learn more about the issue, their campaign , and how you can donate to their cause. The website is easy to navigate and has articles on related issues within the maquiladora sector you can read for free. |
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http://coalitionforjustice.info/home/
This website directly connects you with the Coalition for Justice in Maquiladoras, an international non-profit, non-governmental coalition composed of several different human rights and social justice organizations. In this website you get to learn more about their mission, what they do, and how you can join the community by interacting with workers and activists online. This coalition is directly associated with Ollin Cali and offers tours to the public as well.
This website directly connects you with the Coalition for Justice in Maquiladoras, an international non-profit, non-governmental coalition composed of several different human rights and social justice organizations. In this website you get to learn more about their mission, what they do, and how you can join the community by interacting with workers and activists online. This coalition is directly associated with Ollin Cali and offers tours to the public as well.
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