PROTEST against the European Union was the order of the day for a non-government organisation.
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) organised a Stop EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement) Day campaign at Suva's Sukuna Park yesterday.
PANG co-ordinator Maureen Penjueli said they joined NGOs globally calling for leaders to strengthen their resistance as the Asia, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries entered a new and unprecedented stage in negotiations with the European Commission (EU) in Accra, Ghana.
She said at a recent trade negotiation in Brussels it emerged that vital issues for developing Pacific countries such as the infant industry clause and export taxes would not even be negotiated until they negotiate on services and investment.
"The EPA in its current form seeks to open markets around the globe to European corporations, with Europe standing to gain at the expense of some of the poorest countries in the world," Ms Penjueli said.
Yesterday's campaign included educational talks to members of the public, leafleting, banner painting and face painting for children.