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British singer Thom Yorke dumped in chocolate for Oxfam Make Trade Fair campaign 2004. "Poor countries lose around $100 billion a year because rich countries put up barriers, which prevent them making the most out of trade in crops such as cocoa. "Source

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Thom Yorke

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Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the section the photo is used, "Activism", because the photo illustrates Thom Yorke's engagement in fair trade NGOs.