© NGWF Hunger strike to protest coronavirus-related layoffs in Bangladesh In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, precarious working conditions in the clothing industry are becoming apparent. Redundancies and wage losses continue: Another 3,000 textile workers have been laid off from now on. They react with protest and a symbolic hunger strike. Details Published: 22 June 2020 Read more …
© SAVE Vote now and mobilise additional donations for the FEMNET Corona Emergency Fund On the Canada Life donation platform can be voted on for our Corona Emergency Fund as of today, 16 June 2020. Every vote counts and supports FEMNET in receiving additional donations for the care of textile workers and their families in India and Bangladesh. Details Published: 16 June 2020 Read more …
© Ben Wicks - unsplash.com Shopping aid for kindergartens published Whether rain jacket, sweater or mud pants: Nurses also buy clothes. FEMNET advises care facilities on finding fair alternatives. Now we have put together the most important information in a shopping aid. Details Published: 09 June 2020 Read more …
© centralcambodia -instagram.com Analysis by Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AWFA) on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the Asian clothing industry The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA), an alliance founded in 2007 by Asian labour rights organisations from several countries, analysed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers in the garment manufacturing countries. The focus is on Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This is a Summary of the original report (PDF file). Details Published: 08 June 2020 Read more …
© NGWF Interwoven – Bangladesh’s textile crisis and workers’ livelihoods Shefali is pleased to be able to receive food aid from NGWF through the FEMNET Corona Emergency Aid Fund: “It will help me for some days” Shefali is 18 years old and works in a textile factory in Dhaka. With her income, she supports her family as a single earner. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, she received only 60% of her March salary. After the factory had to close for two more months in April and May, Shefali received neither job opportunities nor any wage payments. With the reduced salary, she could not cover all expenses for house rent, food, child-rearing, transport and medicine for herself and the family of six. Details Published: 08 June 2020 Read more …
© 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 …
