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FEMNET has been working in the field of ‘fair public procurement’ for many years. The public sector in Germany invests about 500 billion euros annually in the purchase of goods and services (OECD 2019). As part of our membership of the CorA Corporate Responsibility Network Let's support an appeal, which calls on the Federal Government to adopt clear legal requirements for the consideration of human rights and environmental standards in the procurement of the federal, state and local governments.

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The Fair Wear Works project promotes ecological and social production conditions for textiles. With workshops, it offers active support for clubs to increase sustainability in the field of sports textiles and textile merchandise. VfL Bochum 1848 is the first club in the Bundesliga to implement Fair Wear Works recommendations.

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Cover image Year 2 Progress Report

The second progress report on the Dindigul Agreement shows significant progress in the fight against gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) at Eastman Exports' Natchi plant. The agreement plays a crucial role in improving working conditions and underlines the positive effect of legally binding agreements negotiated with trade unions. Businesses and political actors are now more than ever required to extend the agreement.

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The Fairtrade Town Steering Group of the City of Gifhorn annually takes the Sustainability Days as an opportunity to present sustainability issues in the city – and also in schools. This year, four lectures on ‘Dirty Clothes’ took place at the Sibylla-Merian-Gymnasium in Meinersen, as well as at the Humboldt-Gymnasium, Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium and the Vocational Schools 2 in Gifhorn.

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Summer break? No, we stay active!

The members of the fashion interACTION Network They were also active in the summer and exchanged views on various topics. With more than 100 members who have a wide range of professional backgrounds and interests, the network holds a wealth of experience and competences. These were used in various event formats – to train, network and exchange with each other.

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The fashion interACTION network is looking for committed members who would like to strengthen our advisory board. Already in the conception phase, our project was supported by students, university staff and representatives of civil society. Now you have the chance to become part of this committee and actively contribute your perspectives.

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Together with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Association for International Cooperation (GIZ), FEMNET has published a new guide. This supports charities in procuring and using sustainable textiles.

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