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UNDP India Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop

UNDP India Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop

Apr 05, 2022 to Apr 05, 2022  UTC+07

The Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop conducted by the UNDP India in partnership with amfori and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce is designed for companies in all sectors looking to build their human rights due diligence capacity and align it to internationally recognised...

3rd UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights

3rd UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights

Mar 28, 2022 to Mar 30, 2022  UTC+07

Register now for the 3rd UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights on 28-30 March 2022.

IOM's Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers

IOM's Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers

This publication is to provide practical guidance for business enterprises on how to recruit and employ international migrant workers ethically and responsibly. The guidance offers concrete steps employers across various sectors can take to run their businesses in a manner that...

IOM's Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Migrant Worker Grievances

IOM's Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Migrant Worker Grievances

The Operational Guidelines for Businesses on Remediation of Human Rights Grievances (the “Guidelines”) are created to primarily help companies and industry groups to develop voluntary programmes to remediate worker grievances, especially with regard to addressing human rights...

Course: Introduction to the Management of Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Employment of Migrant Workers

Course: Introduction to the Management of Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Employment of Migrant Workers

This is a training course for business enterprises seeking practical guidance on how to recruit and employ migrant workers responsibly within their operations and supply chains. This module is aligned with international human rights and labour rights standards, as well as...

Copenhagen Fashion Summit: STTI calls for responsible purchasing practices and global standardisation on due diligence

16th June 2022. STTI spokesperson and Vice President BGMEA Miran Ali called for a globally standardised approach to due diligence at the prestigious Global Fashion Summit last week.

Why wage digitization can help drive inclusion in the garment sector

Why wage digitization can help drive inclusion in the garment sector

As the transition from cash to digital financial services accelerates around the world, greater understanding is developing on how to manage this shift, what is needed to deliver impact, and the importance of increased collaboration across private and public sectors.

Productivity and decent work: A workers' manual

Productivity and decent work: A workers' manual

This innovative new manual aims to guide worker-oriented training in the garment sector. It shows how worker engagement in productivity improvements can support decent work through enhanced social dialogue, stronger labour compliance, and improved working conditions. Published...

Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector

Women entrepreneurs leading the way: Promoting a circular economy and more sustainable practices in the garment sector

The report outlines four women leaders in Asia’s garment and textile sector who are making positive contributions to sector-specific challenges related to gender equality, environmental sustainability and industry recovery from COVID-19. The entrepreneurs share their personal and...

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

A Just Transition for the garment industry in Asia is critical as the sector seeks to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the textile and garment sector, specifically the employment and enterprise impacts, and...

Asia still ‘garment factory of the world’ yet faces numerous challenges as industry evolves

Asia still ‘garment factory of the world’ yet faces numerous challenges as industry evolves

A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights trends in employment, wages and productivity the Asian garment, footwear and textiles industry.

Deep Dive: “Better” Design, Development, and Calendar Management

Deep Dive: “Better” Design, Development, and Calendar Management

A deep dive into the financial, social and environmental impacts on suppliers in global supply chains of design, development and calendar management practices on the part of buyers, with recommendations for buyers on how to improve.

Better Buying Institute and Ulula joint report on Assessing Purchasing Practices Impacts on Suppliers and Workers

Better Buying Institute and Ulula joint report on Assessing Purchasing Practices Impacts on Suppliers and Workers

A report on a joint piece of research aimed at understanding the purchasing practices experienced by suppliers during COVID-19 and how these positively or negatively impacted workers’ rights and wellbeing, within the context of one buyer’s supply chain in Vietnam.