Parental leave is just one of many topics that workers in factories needs to learn more about. With 16 weeks stipulated by law it is quite generous from an international perspective, but with many factories lacking effective training tools, and many workers unable to read and write, this is sadly often missed.
With a lack of women in leadership roles, and in professional and technical jobs the gender gap is yet far from being closed. Quizrr, an ed-tech pioneer is working to empower women, and men across the globe with awareness and skills to change that
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) together with wagely a consortium of Quizrr and Ulula have committed $556,000 to improve the financial and digital inclusion of garment workers.
Nationwide vaccination campaigns are at the forefront of COVID-19 mitigation efforts in several of the world’s major manufacturing countries. Garment workers— a category of people that has suffered since the pandemic took hold — are the focus of these vaccination campaigns.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a Behaviour Change Awareness Campaign to identify and reduce the COVID-19 risks faced by ready-made garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh.
The long-standing partnership between BRAC University and BKMEA has been renewed.
Data from Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB) have provided valuable support to Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR)’s Global Labor Institute study conducted jointly with Schroders, titled “Fashion’s Climate Breakdown and its Effect for Workers”. These data have also been instrumental in analyzing the impact of #climatechange on workers in #Bangladesh.BRAC University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) [CED-BRAC University] conducted KIIs for this report with ten #RMG factory managers in the #Dhaka division and in FGDs with approximately 35 workers.
We're delighted to announce that we have appointed The Communications Department as our international #outreach partner, who will support us with expanding MiB's presence in the #UK and #Europe.Director Tash Nikolovski visited Bangladesh in September for a series of workshops with our team, local press contacts, and our funders to understand how key actors are using #MiB data here in #Bangladesh and to inform our international outreach #strategy.
With the COVID-19 pandemic provoking a global health and economic emergency, the OECD’s Dorothy Lovell looks at how OECD guidance on responsible business conduct can help governments and business address the impacts of COVID-19 in a way that mitigates harm to workers and supply chains in the garment sector.
GMAC and GIZ FABRIC warmly invite you to attend our first post lockdown, physical Asian Dialogues conference.
The Responsible Business Hub (RBH), in collaboration with GIZ FABRIC Cambodia, is delighted to announce the commencement of a training program in partnership with the Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI).
Upcoming EU legislation on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) will not only be important for companies in the European Union. But, it will have a direct impact on workers in production countries upstream in the supply chain.
Grievance mechanisms play a crucial role in improving working conditions in the garment and footwear industry.
The Responsible Business Hub (RBH) with the support from the GIZ FABRIC Cambodia in partnership with Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI), will conduct 2 days training on “Due Diligence”.
This Sector Brief provides insights into the current state of the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) sector in Cambodia, based on publicly available and official statistics. It focuses on the performance and trends observed in the sector, specifically examining the first four months of 2023 (M4 2023).
In Cambodia, workers are often unaware of national labour law and health and safety regulations. The regional GIZ project FABRIC addresses this issue with the mobile application called ‘Seth Yerng - Our Rights’ which aims to improve textile workers' knowledge of occupational health and safety issues and legislation.
The future of work will include homes and small workshops in ways we once never thought possible. Amidst this pivotal global moment, Nest is offering tools for the industry as we navigate new production models outside the four-walled factory.
The second cycle of TIWW purchasing practices metric is now open. The global Partnership Index™ survey opens for its second cycle from 3 - 31 October 2022, calling on manufacturers in the apparel sector to rate their brand partners’ purchasing practices.
SheDil is a tool that supports businesses in delivering on the sustainable development goals, particularly goals 5 and 8; Gender equality and Decent work for all.
In the recently concluded Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023, we reflected on the theme ‘Ambition to Action’ to spearhead the transition to a net-positive fashion industry.
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Crystal International strengthens solar energy use and climate risk management to confront climate change, and work towards the Groups’ long-term commitment on carbon reduction goal – reducing 30 per cent aggregate carbon emissions by 2030.
To cope with the looming climate threats, Crystal International steps up a long-term commitment – Crystal Net Zero 2050 Vision, in line with the climate science to keep global warming below 1.5oC. The company also sets the interim target of reducing 35% aggregate greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aligning with a science-based target approach. Crystal International has submitted its net zero commitment to Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi).
Crystal International is ramping up long-term decarbonisation actions, following the Net Zero 2050 Vision announced in March 2022. To demonstrate the net zero motivation, Crystal International has newly released a promotional video tied to the Group’s net zero commitment presented by Mr Andrew Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Crystal International. As a first milestone to set off the remarkable net zero journey, Crystal International’s Hong Kong headquarters is certified as carbon neutral by ClimatePartner.
For the first time, the so-called ITMF Awards 2022 were presented in two categories, which are "Sustainability & Innovation" and "International Cooperation".
More than 60 million workers around the globe will benefit from concrete guidance on improving safety and health in one of the world’s oldest manufacturing sectors.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have joined hands in a bid to continue the momentum of workplace safety in the garment industry of Bangladesh.
The ILO celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for large-scale investments in a package of transformative care leave and services that benefit workers, children, families, businesses, societies and the planet.
Remake has updated its approach to holding the industry to account. In writing this report, we relied on the expertise of labor rights organizations; professors of human rights, employment, fashion and law; and experts in the fields of sustainability, environmental justice and circular economy.
