Search for boycott yielded 24 results.
All in a Word
Voyaging out of the United States, or England, or Spain—or really when embarking from any country that perpetrated colonialism—it’s important to understand the legacy of nationalistic violence. From genocide to enslavement to economic and environmental exploitation, “developed” countries have never treated their poorer cousins kindly. History’s status quo is reflected in our thoughts and speech […]
FAQs
What is the purpose of Ethical Traveler? Ethical Traveler is dedicated to educating travelers about the social and environmental impact of their decisions, showing how travel can be a potent form of diplomacy, and giving travelers a forum through which their united voices can serve the world community. Who belongs to Ethical Traveler? The people […]
About Ethical Traveler
Genesis of a Traveler’s Alliance Ethical Traveler is a nonprofit organization, founded to “empower travelers to change the world.” We seek to use the economic clout of tourism to protect human rights and the environment. The seeds for Ethical Traveler were planted in 1996, when author and journalist Jeff Greenwald—Ethical Traveler’s founder—wrote an op-ed for […]
Elephant Exploitation for Tourism: From Zoos to Jungle Treks
The ethics of using animals for the amusement of tourists was again called into question recently following an attack on an animal keeper in Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney, Australia. Lucy Melo was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being crushed against a post by a baby elephant during a morning training session […]
https://ethicaltraveler.org/2012/11/elephant-exploitation-for-tourism/
Botswana’s Bushmen Win Fight for the Right to Water
An appeals court in Botswana has ruled that indigenous Bushmen can drill wells for water on their traditional land in the Kalahari Game Reserve. After a legal battle of more than a decade, it seems that the Bushmen can finally return to live on their ancestral lands – that is, if the government accepts the […]
https://ethicaltraveler.org/2011/02/botswanas-bushmen-win-fight-for-the-right-to-water-2/
Arizona Faces Travel Bans in Response to Controversial New Immigration Law
At least 17 cities across the nation have passed official travel boycotts to Arizona in response to a tough new illegal immigration bill passed in the state in April. Arizona Senate Bill 1070 gives local authorities the right to question and request proof of immigration status from “suspicious” individuals. Opponents believe the bill supports racial […]
Should Tourists Travel to Burma? The Debate Continues
Even after a decade of debate, the question of whether or not tourists should travel to Burma remains a much-contested issue. Evidence suggests that travel to Burma only indirectly supports the military regime’s harsh policies with tourist dollars. Is a boycott appropriate or counterproductive? Those in favor of boycotting travel cite the Burmese government’s disregard […]
https://ethicaltraveler.org/2010/01/should-tourists-travel-to-burma-the-debate-continues/
Report Names World’s Most Repressive Countries
A recent Freedom House report spotlights the world’s most repressive countries—places where freedom and democracy don’t exist. The non-profit organization, which promotes democracy around the world, cited North Korea, Burma, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan as being among the least free countries in the world. Along with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, these countries received the […]
https://ethicaltraveler.org/2009/08/report-names-worlds-most-repressive-countries/
Pro-Tibet Protesters Face Violence, Detention in Lhasa and Kathmandu
In mid-March, just as the United States dropped China from its list of the world’s worst human rights abusers, police in Lhasa enacted a brutal crackdown against pro-Tibet demonstrators and monks. The protests, which started as a series of peaceful marches by Buddhist monks, called for Tibetan independence from decades of tyrannical Chinese rule. Once […]
Recent Searches
Mauris porttitor
dapibus nibh sed
massara
quisque at vestibulum amet
ellentesque