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Seven years is not enough: No justice for Ali Enterprises textile workers and their families

Photo: © medico international/Holger PriedemuthDortmund. The Regional Court of Dortmund made a very disappointing decision on 10 January 2019: The case of the factory fire at the Pakistani supplier of the German textile company KiK from Septmeber 2012 will not be negotiated – due to statutory limitation periods. The plaintiffs were four members of the Ali Enterprises Factory Fire Affectees Association. With this decision, the company avoids any responsibility towards the workers who produce its goods.

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Published: 10 January 2019

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The SOUTHWIND Institute accuses Adidas of failing to comply with its corporate due diligence obligations in the event of the unlawful dismissal of more than 300 former employees of its Indonesian supplier Panarub in 2012.

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Published: 13 March 2018

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In the spring of 2018, FEMNET compiled a compilation of demands on fashion companies. These demands are based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines, the ILO MNU Declaration and the National Action Plan.

• FEMNET Demands on Fashion Companies (PDF file)

Read our compilation here in the text.

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Published: 14 February 2018

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Signatures handed over to Primark in Bonn on 03.02.2018. Photo:© FEMNET e.V.70,000 people ask Armani and Primark to reveal where they have their clothes made

On February 3, 2018, FEMNET together with other activists handed over a golden gift box with 70,000 signatures to the low-cost manufacturer Primark in its branch in Cologne. We pointed out that Primark should be transparent about its supply chain and disclose the names of its suppliers. There were also actions in other cities in Germany, Europe and even Hong Kong.

This action was a complete success! On February 7, 2018, three working days after our promotion, Primark published its supplier list. We note: Public pressure is working! Thank you to all who have supported us in this.

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Published: 03 February 2018

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