© liudmilachernetska-at-gmail.com School module Klima & Klamotten: What does my T-shirt have to do with climate change? While we are talking about flying shame and abstaining from meat, the climate consequences of the textile industry are almost unknown. To change this, FEMNET offers a new workshop module for schools that deals with the climate impacts of the textile industry. Details Published: 28 May 2020 Read more …
© Alex_Ishchenko-Depositphotos.com Clothing is a climate killer More and more and cheaper. This trend has been followed by the global apparel industry for years. Fast fashion not only leads to precarious working conditions in the producing countries, but also causes massive environmental and climate damage. The fashion industry therefore plays a significant role in the fight against climate change. Details Published: 28 May 2020 Read more …
© SAVE Drastic labour law restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus crisis – our partner organisations take part in protests Under the guise of the COVID-19 pandemic, basic labour rights in many states of India are to be suspended or softened in order to revive the downturn in economic output. The central unions, workers and the ILO have spoken out against this. Details Published: 27 May 2020 Read more …
Actively promoting fair fashion with pools of ideas for students In January 2020, our new project on educational work at universities and schools was launched, in which we want to cooperate more closely with student initiatives and sustainability groups at schools. We want to build on your commitment and work together with you! Details Published: 27 May 2020 Read more …
Under the magnifying glass: Evidence management in fair urban procurement FEMNET accompanied the public tenders of the cities of Bonn, Cologne and Stuttgart. Now let's summarize our findings in a handbook: In particular, we use quality labels and questionnaires to take a closer look at the documentation. Details Published: 27 May 2020 Read more …
© Cividep Emergencies for women – what is Cividep's approach? Rathnamma works as a seamstress in the clothing industry. Her husband had an accident six months ago that made him unfit for work. Rathnamma is now a single earner. They have a 15-year-old daughter who goes to 9th grade. Due to the Corona-related lockdown, they can no longer afford rent and school fees. Details Published: 20 May 2020 Read more …
Salaries to Live Instead of Dividends at Hugo Boss If the group does not move forward, the shareholders can show it the way. For example, on the occasion of the Hugo Boss Annual General Meeting, shareholder and FEMNET Chairman Dr Gisela Burckhardt calls for the creation of a ‘fund for living wages’ for the group’s seamstresses in its supply chains. At the latest in times of the corona crisis, it is now becoming apparent that without sustainable income structures, the survivability of the clothing industry and its employees is at stake. Details Published: 18 May 2020 Read more …
© HANDOUT E-MAIL Migrant workers stuck – no work in the city, no possibility to travel home “We are tired and emotionally drained. If we have to stay hungry, we prefer to be at home – with our family and children.” says Vijendra Mandal from Jharkhand, who works in the textile industry in Tamil Nadu. The lockdown was extended a second time and the resumption of work in the factories remains unclear. Meanwhile, it comes to Protests by migrant workersThey want to finally be able to travel home. Details Published: 13 May 2020 Read more …
© maxxyustas- depositphotos.com Impulse consulting as an online seminar The current COVID-19 pandemic makes face-to-face events more difficult. Therefore, in addition to our regular offer, there is currently also the possibility to arrange an impulse consultation via online seminar. In this format, too, we offer tailor-made support in the form of impulse advice for decision-makers, procurers and users of clothing and shoes. According to the respective initial situation, we jointly identify which of the next steps to implement your eco-fair procurement project and Which actors You need them for that. Our workshop offer is aimed at municipalities of all sizes throughout Germany and can take place, for example, on the FEMNET Webex account or your own video conferencing tool. Contact us and we will be with you digitally soon. Details Published: 11 May 2020 Read more …
© NGWF NGWF's demands for Bangladeshi textile workers – Rana Plaza to be followed by COVID-19 Precarious working conditions and wages that serve scarcely to secure livelihoods. Textile workers are clearly feeling the COVID-19 crisis. The slump in Bangladesh's export business is having an impact on their shoulders. Demands for wages and fair treatment in the crisis are being made. The Rana Plaza disaster seven years ago exposed the precarious working conditions of the garment industry in Bangladesh. Bijoy (left in the picture in front) and Pervey (right in the picture in front) lost their parents when the factory building collapsed. Details Published: 08 May 2020 Read more …
© Cividep Increase in violence against women and girls The corona crisis means existential uncertainty. Without work and without wages, many workers are exposed to increased stress and concern about feeding their families. Domestic violence is rising. Details Published: 04 May 2020 Read more …
© SAVE Emergency aid arriving - SAVE in crisis The effects of the corona crisis are increasing and changing. At first, migrant workers were affected by the national curfew – they were stranded without work in the cities. Now they are threatened with the challenge of the global decline in orders and the long-term loss of their work. Details Published: 30 April 2020 Read more …
