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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
What are the specific risks faced by women in the textile and footwear industry? And how can these be minimized? What responsibility do companies and politicians in Germany have to create fairer working conditions? These and other questions will be the focus of the upcoming Speakers Tour of FEMNET and the SÜDWIND Institute, which will take place from 20 to 28 November in Bonn, Cologne and Berlin. Four experts from India and Indonesia working in the textile sector provide insights into the health risks workers face on a daily basis – and what changes are urgently needed to improve the situation.
