E-mail protest campaign - Call against resistance to the Supply Chain Act Since spring 2020, we have come much closer to a supply chain law. Federal Ministers Heil and Müller have announced that they will present a law. The chancellor and more and more German companies are in favour of this step. However, there is resistance. Minister Altmeier opposes the project in order to protect companies. As part of the Supply Chain Act initiative, we therefore call for joint protest action against this blockade. Details Published: 06 August 2020 Read more …
© FEMNET Gender equality now – including in the Supply Chain Act! Women and girls are particularly affected by the negative effects of global economies. They are paid less than their male counterparts and experience sexualised violence and harassment in the workplace. In August, the Federal Ministers plan to adopt cornerstones for a supply chain law in the Cabinet. Together with an alliance of 12 human rights and development organisations, we are calling for more gender equality in global supply chains. Details Published: 04 August 2020 Read more …
© SAVE Sad record – India ranks 3rd in the number of global coronavirus cases According to Johns Hopkins University, India now ranks third worldwide after the United States and Brazil. Job in the corona cases and deaths.Always many seamstresses are particularly affected due to the corona crisis. Existential threats, child labour and sexual exploitation are on the rise. Our local partners support workers in paying their bills and provide them with basic food. With the Corona Emergency Aid Fund, we are making an important contribution to this. Details Published: 04 August 2020 Read more …
© NGWF No end in sight - Bangladeshi seamstresses continue to fight for their existence Many large export factories in Bangladesh are producing again. However, the overall capacity utilisation has not yet been reached and many seamstresses remain without work. At the same time, under the pretext of the corona crisis, labour rights are curtailed and trade unionists are dismissed. Details Published: 04 August 2020 Read more …
© rawpixel.com Suddenly online seminar – that's what FEMNET's educational work said After a short orientation phase, we positioned ourselves reliably and successfully tested various modules. In the summer semester, we have already been able to realize 12 online events in cooperation with students and teachers, and more are planned for the winter semester. Workshops on our 16 thematic modules we make – as usual – lively and varied, also online. Students or teachers interested in our topics should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Details Published: 25 July 2020
© william87 - depositphotos.com FEMNET workshops for youth groups What does it mean for the workers in the producing countries if clothing costs only a few euros in German shops? What influence does my buying behaviour have on the production conditions in Asia? And how can I help reduce the climate impact of my clothes? Details Published: 24 July 2020 Read more …
What does the corona pandemic have to do with responsible purchasing? This question was asked by future administrative employees of the city of Hamburg in five workshops. As part of the project ‘Good work fairbindet. Fair public procurement broaden’, a total of 100 second semesters of the University of Applied Sciences were further trained. Details Published: 20 July 2020 Read more …
Seal overview at a glance: Our new flyer is here Shopping and supporting fair working conditions for textile producers and the environment is easy. The new edition of our flyer ‘Eyes on when buying clothes’ shows which seals stand for fair conditions in textile production. Details Published: 16 July 2020 Read more …
© FEMNET NGOs call for gender-responsive supply chain law Berlin/Bonn/Cologne. Today, Federal Ministers Gerd Müller and Hubertus Heil will present the results of the Federal Government's survey on human rights compliance along global supply chains. It is to be feared that these do not turn out well and that a large part of German companies disregard human rights. Details Published: 14 July 2020 Read more …
© shironosov - iStock.com Fair wear works: GNF and FEMNET support companies in ecologically fair textile purchasing The Global Nature Fund (GNF) and FEMNET are launching a joint project to improve the procurement of textiles in companies. Through targeted Purchasing strategies are positively influenced by sustainable working conditions and environmental impacts along the supply chain. A survey for all interested companies is currently underway to determine the consulting needs. Details Published: 14 July 2020 Read more …
Textile alliance must not be put into artificial coma due to corona crisis Bonn. The corona crisis is burning glass-like, showing deficits in social and environmental sustainability in the supply chain of local fashion and retail companies. Instead of using the Textile Alliance as a platform for more effective, joint action by different actors and paving the way for more sustainable supply chains after the coronavirus outbreak, several business representatives in the steering committee are now threatening a blockade. A smart strategy for a sustainable future is different, say the civil society member organisations in the alliance. Details Published: 03 July 2020 Read more …
How much does a seamstress really earn? Inconvenient questions for Zalando Bonn, 23.06.2020 – On the occasion of the fashion retailer’s shareholders’ meeting on 23 June 2020, the women’s rights organisation FEMNET Zalando calls for the creation of a ‘fund for living wages’ for the seamstresses in its supply chain. FEMNET also calls for transparency on Zalando's purchasing practices. At the same time as the publication of the Fashion checkers, Uncovering details of wages in the supply chains of 108 fashion brands around the world, the company is said to provide information on due diligence obligations towards employees in its supply chain. Details Published: 23 June 2020 Read more …
