© FEMNET Update on the multi-stakeholder partnership on gender-responsive health and safety at work Our multi-stakeholder partnership, which we carry out together with the NGOs TURC (Indonesia), Cividep (India) and the SÜDWIND Institute (Germany), has reached its half-time and we look back on an eventful time. Here are some insights into this year's project activities. Details Published: 19 June 2023 Read more …
© Justice is Everybody’s Business The next step for a strong EU supply chain law – join us now! Together with the Supply Chain Act initiative, numerous organisations and civil society, we have been working for a long time to protect human rights, the climate and the environment in supply chains. On 1 June, MEPs in the European Parliament will be able to vote on their position on the EU Supply Chain Act. Together we want to make it clear to them once again: It is important to vote for the European Supply Chain Act now! Details Published: 26 May 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET “Zalando has a lot of catching up to do with social sustainability” On the occasion of the virtual general meeting of the online retailer Zalando on 24 May 2023, Dr. Gisela Burckhardt, Zalando stockholder and CEO of FEMNET e.V., asked critical questions. However, concrete answers to this were largely absent. Details Published: 24 May 2023 Read more …
© Engagement Global / Compass Sustainability FEMNET develops digital ‘detection questionnaire generator’ In the future, buyers will be able to create interactive proof questionnaires for bidding companies using a new online tool without any Excel knowledge in order to check compliance with sustainability criteria. The proof questionnaire generator will be available free of charge from summer 2023 in the new ‘My Compass’ login area of the SKEW Sustainability Compass. Details Published: 24 May 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET Feminist development policy: Classification of the BMZ strategy paper The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation published its strategy paper ‘Feminist Development Policy – Towards a Just and Strong Society Worldwide’ in March 2023, having already presented guidance on the topic at the beginning of 2022. FEMNET had commented critically. The new strategy paper now provides further elements to help tackle gender inequality. Can this improve the working conditions of workers in the clothing industry? Details Published: 15 May 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET "Made in Bangladesh" - Film evenings at ESG Bonn and ALANUS University What has changed since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building 10 years ago? – Together with the students of the Evangelical Student Community (ESG) Bonn and the ALANUS University of Applied Sciences (HS), FEMNET investigated this question on two film evenings followed by roundtable discussions. Details Published: 12 May 2023 Read more …
© geralt ⁇ pixabay.com New FEMNET study: Is traceable equally sustainable? Technical solutions for traceability of textile products could be an important tool to bring together verified information on sustainability in supply chains, products and companies. As part of a study, FEMNET examined how they could be applied in the demonstration of public procurement – and where there are currently still limits. Details Published: 12 May 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET Stimulation for creative solution ideas: A FEMNET speaker reports from practice Fast Fashion isn’t free. Someone, somewhere is paying. (Lucy Siegle) Under this motto, a day workshop was held on 22 April 2023 for the confirmands of the Evangelical Church Congregation Bonn-Beuel. Self-critical reflections on fast fashion consumption and creative solutions are the results of this day. Details Published: 28 April 2023 Read more …
© Lavinia Muth A changing industry? The commemoration of Rana Plaza casts light and shadow on the global fashion industry Fashion Revolution Week or #RememberingRanaPlaza, as those affected in Bangladesh call it remembering the collapse of the factory building on April 24, 2013, also shows ten years after the accident that, despite many advances, there can (yet) be no talk of a revolution in the textile industry. There are different reasons for this. Details Published: 28 April 2023 Read more …
fashion interACTION – connected – fair – informed ...this is the name of the network for students and other interested parties who are involved in the field of fashion and human rights. We are transforming the apparel industry, pooling our expertise and providing an opportunity for regular exchange. With the help of a digital platform, we create a space for information, training and networking events as well as opportunities for skill and resource sharing. Because together we can move more: With more networking, more knowledge, more action, more solutions, more activism, we strongly ensure more social justice and more protection of natural resources. Details Published: 17 April 2023 Read more …
