© Dieter Schütz - pixelio.de From blue man to fabric bag: Companies want support in sustainable textile purchasing Joint press release from Global Nature Fund (GNF) and FEMNET A survey by the Global Nature Fund (GNF) and FEMNET shows: Companies need more information about sustainable textile procurement. In a digital panel discussion on 20 May, the organisations will present the results and present proposals for effective sustainability management in the textile sector to companies, which they have jointly developed in the FAIR WEAR WORKS project. Details Published: 04 May 2021 Read more …
Fairly procured in Fairtrade Towns: Impulse for over 100 committed people Many cities and municipalities are active as fair trade towns for global justice and fair trade. More and more people are also committed to sustainable procurement. FEMNET and Fairtrade Germany provided impetus for implementation in a joint webinar. Details Published: 04 May 2021 Read more …
From glass customer to glass supply chain: Thematic series on transparency in trade The longer and more complex the supply chain, the higher the risk of maladministration and infringement. A prime example of this are textiles: According to the Global Slavery Index, garments are among the imported products with the second highest risk of human rights violations within global supply chains. Until a T-shirt hangs in the stores, it travels up to 20,000 kilometers; 100 steps alone are necessary for production. Details Published: 20 April 2021 Read more …
Civil society in the Textile Alliance: Seven years of the Alliance for Sustainable Textiles: How much ambition is there? Press release of civil society in the Textile Alliance The civil society in the Textile Alliance will take stock at the end of 2021 on the basis of the roadmaps of member companies. Details Published: 20 April 2021 Read more …
Second digital training for FEMNET speakers Spring 2021 will also remain digital, both in educational work at schools and universities and in the further training of speakers. Details Published: 19 April 2021 Read more …
Second digital training for FEMNET speakers Spring 2021 will also remain digital, both in educational work at schools and universities and in the further training of speakers. Details Published: 19 April 2021 Read more …
Second digital training for FEMNET speakers Spring 2021 will also remain digital, both in educational work at schools and universities and in the further training of speakers. Details Published: 19 April 2021 Read more …
Never again Rana Plaza: Only a binding law can protect people along the supply chain This week marks the eighth anniversary of the worst factory accident in the history of the textile industry, the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. On 24 April 2013, 1135 textile workers were killed and over 2438 injured. Many workers still suffer from the consequences of their injuries and were unable to find work due to their disabilities. The compensation paid to victims and survivors is disproportionate to the suffering that people have experienced. Details Published: 19 April 2021 Read more …
Active for human rights in fashion - New modules on climate impacts &climate justice Climate neutrality, climate protection and the 1.5 degree target determine national and international policy. However, the effects of the fast fashion industry on the environment and climate are rarely criticized in this context. In the new educational modules for schools and universities, FEMNET wants to shed light on the climate impacts of the textile industry and develop climate-friendly alternatives for action in solidarity. Details Published: 18 April 2021 Read more …
© Nyan Zay Htet Myanmar: Thousands of workers fleeing to an uncertain future The tyranny of the military threatens the once thriving clothing sector and more than half a million jobs. Details Published: 15 April 2021 Read more …
WORKSHOP ‘network n X FEMNET’ Further training for multipliers, hiking coaches and speakers Multipliers, hiking coaches or speakers from Network n are active at various colleges and universities. They shape, set something in motion and thus transform the university landscape. And they continue to educate themselves! Details Published: 06 April 2021 Read more …
Technical opinion on the Sustainable Textile Procurement Guide published In a technical statement, FEMNET and the Christian Initiative Romero (CIR) commented on the recently published ‘Guide of the Federal Government for Sustainable Textile Procurement of the Federal Administration’ and pointed out shortcomings. Details Published: 24 March 2021 Read more …
