The FAIR TRADE NIGHT is once again dedicated to the world of fair trade with a colorful program! The 10th Fair Trade Night will take place in the Forum VHS / Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum! You can expect innovative entrepreneurs and exciting sustainability initiatives from Cologne that are committed to fair trade. In a relaxed atmosphere with a DJ, you can try out and buy fair alternatives to conventional products. Cologne initiatives will provide information about their commitment to fair consumption options, campaigns and sustainable lifestyles. Swap clothes you have brought with you at the clothes swap pole from Kleiderei and discover new styles while protecting the environment! There will be an exciting panel discussion on the topic of "How much are human rights worth to us?". The evening will be rounded off with bio-fair snacks, drinks and a performance by musician Dan O'Clock.

As always, admission is free!

Highlights:

17:00 - 21:30: Fair market with:

• Sustainable initiatives and fair products
• Clothes swap pole from Kleiderei: At this spot on the Fair Trade Night, you can swap clothes you have brought with you 1:1. Discover new styles, keep textiles in circulation and protect the environment!
• Vegan catering from AMA TWI
• Cologne waffle wheel with Liège waffles
• Ethiopian coffee ceremony with Abosto Coffee
• Chocolate tasting with the Weltladen Köln
• Music by Harmon

18:30: Panel discussion "What are human rights worth to us?"

Speakers:

• Sina Marx, consultant for corporate responsibility, Femnet e.V.
• Prof. Dr. habil. Lisa Fröhlich, founder of the ispira think tank for sustainable supply chains
• Tim Stoffel, Policy Officer, Fairtrade Deutschland e.V.

20:30: Music by Dan O'Clock

You can find more information about the program here.

The Fair Trade Night is organized by the steering group Fairtrade Town Köln, KölnAgenda e.V., VHS Köln, Fairtrade Deutschland e. V, Weltladen Köln, Allerweltshaus Köln e. V., ConAction e. V., GGS Irisweg, ökoRAUSCH Festival and the Office for International Affairs of the City of Cologne.