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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In discussions about the health and safety of workers in the textile and footwear industry, gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) is rarely considered. However, a recent study by TURC in Indonesia (2023) and CIVIDEP in India (2023) shows that GBVH has a huge impact on workers' physical and mental health. But what can be done?
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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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In a preliminary publication of a longer article, FEMNET CEO Dr. Gisela Burckhardt analyses the current status of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the European Supply Chain Act (CSDDD) with regard to their impact on workers' rights.
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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.
In order to create a more gender-sensitive system for occupational safety and health, our partner organisations Cividep (India) and the Trade Unions Right Centre (TURC, Indonesia) have each conducted a study on the specific risks for women in the world of work.
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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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We are aware of the poor working conditions in the clothing and footwear industry, but what can we do about it? Our new video explains how we can tackle this problem.
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The end of the early summer evening was well deserved – at the end of an intensive day, on which 37 participants had gathered in Bonn for the general assembly on 8 June 2024, the lively exchange, which had already begun in the morning, continued.
