Unpaid care work, unequal pay, language abuses and experiences of violence must be overcome if we as a society want to live happier and more sustainable and better together. This is particularly true for women in economically disadvantaged countries.
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FEMNET asked municipalities which sustainability aspects they would like to integrate more into their textile tenders. The result: Sustainability criteria for "circular economy" and "complaint mechanisms" were desired. In a new guide, FEMNET has elaborated these in detail and informatively.
Progressive online course module for sustainability professionals
This FEMNET course is more than just a training: It is a stimulating journey into the world of accountability and sustainability in the consumer goods industry.
Throughout the course, the focus is on interaction between participants, group discussions and the exchange of practical experiences. Participants exchange knowledge and work together on case studies to gradually develop their knowledge and skills in the field of sustainability and due diligence in compliance with the German Supply Chain Act.
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The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which entered into force on 1 January 2023, requires companies to ensure compliance with labour rights in their value chains. One year after the entry into force of the law, members of the Pakistani trade unions NTUF and HBWWF will come to Germany to discuss which human rights are still not being implemented in the value chains of German companies.
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Assessment of the Supply Chain Act initiative on the agreement on the EU Supply Chain Act of 15. December 2023
It is a milestone in protecting people and the environment in global supply chains: In a 16-hour marathon meeting yesterday, the EU Commission, Council and Parliament agreed on the EU Supply Chain Act. But what exactly will change with it? We took a closer look at the compromise.
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At the end of a one-year pilot project on eco-fair workwear, the cities of Krefeld and Dormagen, together with FEMNET, invited regional suppliers to exchange ideas. The practice-oriented program and the triad of regional specialist retailers, manufacturers and municipalities received a lot of positive feedback from all sides.
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At FEMNET, we aim to continuously integrate new topics with our educational work at schools and universities and to respond to current developments. At this year's speaker training in Cologne, insights into a whole range of topics were offered.
Within the framework of the Multi-stakeholder partnership for gender-responsive occupational health and safety in the textile and footwear industry in India and Indonesia We will be hosting on the 23rd. Nov. A second dialogue forum in 2023, to which we cordially invite you!
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Following this motto, FEMNET launched the student network fashion interACTION on 27 September 2023. During the digital opening event, interested parties were given insights into the collaborative development of the network, into the program for the coming months and all other possibilities that fashion interACTION offers.
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At the beginning of the week, Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economics, announced that he would suspend the reporting obligation for companies. In doing so, he wants to relieve the burden on companies, which are then only to report on compliance with their due diligence obligations in accordance with European directives. Many business-oriented media and trade associations welcome this step, which Habeck says should be implemented as soon as possible. However, it is ignored that this exposes an essential pillar of the German Supply Chain Act for the observance of human rights and the protection of the environment.
