Basma Barham is the International Public Relations representative for the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society (HLHCS). Originally from Beit Sahour, Palestine, she spent her early years in Lima, Peru, where she pursued her education. After marrying, she returned to Beit Sahour and worked in the private sector for 17 years before dedicating herself to Palestine’s…

Christine Kikombo serves as Programme Coordinator for Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment under the Right to a Dignified Life and Sustainable Livelihood – Phase II initiative. In her role, she works closely with Fairtrade-certified producer organizations and farming communities across Africa to advance inclusive and sustainable development. Christine focuses on empowering women and integrating gender…

Dr Magdalena Śliwińska, PhD is an Associate Professor at the Institute of International Business and Economics, Poznan University of Economics and Business (PUEB). Her research focuses on European economic integration, EU competition and trade policies, and sustainable markets, particularly Fair Trade. She is the author of numerous research papers and books, including Fair Trade and…

Imogen Suett Imogen is a passionate advocate for sustainability and social justice. She recently graduated from her degree in Politics and Philosophy at the University of Bristol and is set to begin a Law Conversion course in September, as she wants to pursue environmental and animal rights law. Her Fairtrade journey started in childhood and…

Martin Rhodes is the Labour Member of Parliament for Glasgow North, first elected in July 2024. He previously served as a Glasgow City Councillor (2012–2022), where he was an Executive Member and Labour Group Spokesperson for Communities. A long-time advocate for ethical trade, Martin was Chief Executive of Scottish Fair Trade before entering Parliament. He…

Hyeonjin An serves as a board member and the National Coordinator of the Korea Fair Trade Towns Committee. Since 2019, she has been actively championing the Fair-Trade movement in South Korea, working to promote and expand Fair Trade Towns and Communities nationwide. Her work focuses on building strong networks and raising awareness about the importance…

Frances Guy is the CEO of Scotland’s International Development Alliance, a network of members in Scotland working to advance global sustainable development. She brings extensive international experience, having served as Gender Team Leader at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regional office in the Arab States from 2017 to 2021, and as UN Women’s Representative…

Elena Fernandez-Lee is the Education Campaigns Manager at the Fairtrade Foundation, leading the organisation’s engagement with schools, universities, and colleges. She inspires young people and educators by developing innovative resources, activities, and campaigns that promote Fairtrade and sustainability. Elena manages the Fairtrade Schools Award Scheme, supporting students and teachers to take meaningful action for a…