Statement of the Supply Chain Act Initiative on the ARD Monitor Report of 27.10.22 The report of the ARD magazine Monitor clearly shows how behind the scenes economic and political actors are influencing and trying to dilute the proposal for an EU supply chain law. A loophole for businesses. Because if they join certain industry initiatives, such as the Textile Alliance, or use state-approved certifications of due diligence, they should only be liable for damages that they have committed intentionally or grossly negligently. "Such a dilution of the EU draft would render the law toothless and must under no circumstances exist", says Gisela Burckhardt, CEO of FEMNET. The Supply Chain Act initiative, in which FEMNET is a member together with 130 NGOs, comments on the report of the ARD policy magazine and the Federal Government's attempt to influence the EU Supply Chain Act. Details Published: 09 November 2022 Read more …
© Small tricks Call for action: Active for sustainable procurement It's time: To date, too little attention has been paid to the potential of sustainable public procurement in practice and also in the media. A new initiative wants to change that. More than 60 public figures in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have already joined, including Rosa Grabe on behalf of FEMNET. The initiative wants to give a face to the common cause and communicate this commitment in all areas. Your vision: By 2030, sustainable procurement will become the standard in around 30,000 public procurement agencies in Germany. In their daily work, they then contribute to achieving the 1.5-degree climate target and to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Germany. Details Published: 08 November 2022 Read more …
© Studierendenwerk Bonn Clothes exchange: Swap, don’t shop In front of the canteen Campo in Bonn Poppelsdorf, a long queue of students formed at 5:30 p.m., who wanted to exchange old treasures for new favorite parts. Around 400 guests gathered on 20.10.22 under the motto ‘Swap, don’t shop’. The event was organized by the Studierendenwerk and the student radio bonn.fm in cooperation with FEMNET. More information about this first clothes exchange, which will certainly not be the last, is on the homepage of the Studierendenwerk Bonn to find. Details Published: 26 October 2022
© FEMNET Made in Bangladesh – Film screenings in cooperation with JHSG Amnesty International Cologne and the Clean Clothes Campaign With popcorn and living room atmosphere, we brought the feature film ‘Made in Bangladesh’ to the screen in the motoki living room in Cologne-Ehrenfeld on 14 September 2022. During the subsequent reality check, Sina Marx from the Clean Clothes Campaign and Ruth Helmingdirks from FEMNET showed how film and reality match. Details Published: 20 September 2022 Read more …
Justice concerns us all: Civil society and trade unions from all over Europe launch campaign As the supporting organisation of the Supply Chain Act initiative, FEMNET joins the call Justice is Everybody’s Business to. The campaign is supported by numerous civil society and trade union organisations from across Europe and beyond. It is committed to using laws to hold companies to account that violate workers' rights and destroy the livelihoods of communities. Details Published: 06 September 2022 Read more …
Feminist development policy for sustainable development - FEMNET opinion on the new guidelines of the BMZ Under the new Minister Svenja Schulze, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has presented its future guideline ‘For a feminist development policy’ and promises a paradigm shift. ‘The BMZ takes care in all development projects to address gender equality and, in particular, to specifically promote women, girls and other marginalised groups and to involve them on an equal footing’, the new guideline states. Details Published: 26 August 2022 Read more …
© FEMNET Klima & Klamotte education workshops also in the new school year! In recent months, we have already been able to implement a number of workshops on climate and clothing in schools: From Bonn to Koblenz, from grades 7 to 11, we were active in AGs, project groups and in the class association. In the new school year, too, we are pleased to hold numerous educational workshops with students, to raise their awareness of the climate impact of the textile industry and to hold inspiring discussions with them on the importance and future of clothing and fashion. Details Published: 10 August 2022 Read more …
Petition for living wages Wages that come to life – this is what the EU citizens’ initiative calls for with its campaign ‘Good Clothes and Fair Pay” Currently, the majority of textile workers in the global apparel industry cannot afford to live in a decent home, eat a healthy diet or go to the doctor. The national minimum wage is often insufficient to cover the cost of living. A living wage is not a luxury, it is a basic human right! Details Published: 03 August 2022 Read more …
Digital writing workshop for students +++ Save The Date +++ Do you like to write or do you want to creatively put your thoughts on the topic of clothing on paper? Whether advanced or newcomer: Join our digital writing workshop! Details Published: 07 July 2022 Read more …
© FEMNET More transparency and support for trade union work – visit of Indian trade unionist Rukmini V. Puttaswamy to FEMNET From 23 to 27 June, our long-standing Indian partner, union president Rukmini V. Puttaswamy, visited FEMNET. We are grateful for the valuable exchange with the committed activist. Her message was clear: We need more transparency along the entire supply chain and more say for trade unions. Details Published: 04 July 2022 Read more …
