© newafrica-depositphotos.com Eco-social procurement of textiles in health care: Investing in a healthy future The German healthcare system has a significant impact on ecosystems, climate and society. A key measure for the protection of people and the environment is sustainable textile procurement. This approach goes far beyond mere cost efficiency and actively contributes to the implementation of the Planetary Health concept. Details Published: 17 December 2024 Read more …
© FEMNET Healthy women, better work: A travel report Mandatory rules for the protection of women in factories, medical care for home workers: Trade Union Rights Centre (TURC) is committed to women's health in Indonesian shoe production. Our employees Daniela Bartsch and Johanna Thomas-Hergt visited Jakarta in November 2024. Details Published: 13 December 2024 Read more …
© Julia Merkel ⁇ BMZ Ten years of the Textile Alliance: A critical consideration of advantages and disadvantages The Textile Alliance celebrated its tenth anniversary on 28 November 2024 with a high-level event at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In addition to Minister Svenja Schulze, FEMNET CEO Dr. Gisela Burckhardt also participated in the panel discussion and contributed key points from a civil society perspective. Another highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Details Published: 13 December 2024 Read more …
© FEMNET Study: Consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for migrant workers in the textile industry Tamil Nadus The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the precarious working conditions of female migrant workers in the Indian textile industry. A study by the organization READ (Rights Education And Development Centre) documents the situation of migrant women in Tamil Nadu and shows worsening working conditions. Details Published: 10 December 2024 Read more …
© FEMNET Health is a human right! – New podcast episode by Kleiderei Radio On the 10th. December, the Day of Human Rights, is a special episode of Kleiderei Radio. Hosts Anna and Amelie discuss an often overlooked topic with Anthony Raju V. of Cividep (India) and Danardianingtyas Nitya S. of TURC (Indonesia): the health of women workers in the clothing and footwear industry. Details Published: 10 December 2024 Read more …
© Initiative Supply Chain Act Showcasing instead of effective policy: Union and FDP create uncertainty with supply chain law applications Press statement of the Supply Chain Act initiative in which FEMNET is involved The Bundestag debate on the 5th Heike Drillisch comments on the CDU/CSU and FDP’s requests to repeal the Supply Chain Act for the Supply Chain Act initiative. Details Published: 05 December 2024 Read more …
© Sina Marx ⁇ FEMNET Bangladesh in transition: Impressions of a trip in November 2024 In November 2024, FEMNET staff travelled to Bangladesh to visit partner organisations and understand the situation on the ground. The political and social tensions in the country have left visible traces, but there are also first signs of hope and change. Details Published: 04 December 2024 Read more …
10 years of the Textile Alliance. Achieving more together. A statement by civil society in the Textile Alliance FEMNET has been involved in the Alliance for Sustainable Textiles since its foundation in 2014. Together with three other NGOs, we publish a statement on the occasion of the 10th anniversary in order to give more emphasis to the declared goal of the alliance. Details Published: 26 November 2024 Read more …
Kleiderei Radio live on November 25th: In conversation with experts from India and Indonesia On the International Day against Violence against Women, we cordially invite you to a special event: A live podcast with Kleiderei Radio and our partners from India and Indonesia. Join us and discuss! Details Published: 20 November 2024 Read more …
© Carolin Florett A glamorous evening in favor of FEMNET At the 7th the Charity Fashion Show Citizens of God, a network of women from Bonn – Bad Godesberg, was not all about the glamorous side of the fashion world. At the evening gala in the magnificent Villa Stella Rheni, the organizers brought a special concern to the guests in addition to local designer fashion: the educational work of FEMNET, which informs about the background of the glittering fashion facade. Enthusiasm for fashion does not exclude responsible consumption, the FEMNET colleagues were able to convey this convincingly. This confirms the pleasing donation amount that the evening achieved, as well as numerous discussions with interested guests. Details Published: 19 November 2024 Read more …
© INKOTA, Clean Clothes Campaign Improvement instead of weakening necessary: First Fashion Companies Publish Supply Chain Law Reports The first reports from seven major companies in the apparel and footwear industry on the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) for 2023 show the first positive impact on working conditions in global supply chains. At the same time, an analysis by INKOTA and the Clean Clothes Campaign makes it clear that improvements are urgently needed to strengthen the effect of the law. Details Published: 14 November 2024 Read more …
© FEMNET Training on educational methods and diversity-friendliness Our educational work should combine content-related expertise with a methodically demanding implementation. We regularly train both aspects. While last year we mainly dealt with content developments in our subject area, this year's training focused on the How implementation. Details Published: 12 November 2024 Read more …
