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Joint press release by FEMNET and SÜDWIND
Occupational safety and health is more than just the maintenance of machinery. This is one of the first messages highlighted by the project team of the Multi-Actor Initiative on Gender Equality in Occupational Health and Safety.
In April 2022, a new initiative in the textile and footwear industry is gaining momentum. The aim is to improve the health situation of the workers. The focus is on production regions in India and Indonesia as well as opportunities for action in Germany. The organizations FEMNET e.V. and SÜDWIND Institute initiate the initiative in Germany. “From the outset, we want to take into account the needs of all relevant stakeholders. These include local workers, local trade unions and other civil society organisations. At the same time, it is important for us to involve companies, existing initiatives and supplying companies", explains project manager Lisa Carl from FEMNET.
