Our Vision
To participate in the building of a just and equitable society where all communities, whether it be of workers or businesses or those which define their identities in terms of gender, ethnicity, caste or class, are actively involved in development and receive a fair share for their contributions to society.
Cividep-India Believes every Worker has the Right to:
- Unionise and bargain collectively
- Earn a living wage that covers basic living costs
- Work in a healthy and safe environment
- Be free of harassment and abuse in the workplace
- Refuse overtime work
- Choose employment freely
Cividep-India Believes that Corporations must:
- Be held accountable for their social and environmental impacts
- Ensure legal compliance throughout their whole supply chain
- Take all stakeholders into account
- Be transparent and report on their Corporate Social Reponsibility (CSR)
- Respect fundamental human rights
Our Mission Statement
To safeguard the rights of workers in an increasingly globalizing world and to hold corporates accountable for their multifarious impacts on society.
- Contribute to workers’ rights by helping workers organise, conducting research on labour standards and campaigning for freedom of association and collective bargaining. See Who We Support
- Ensure that companies respect human rights and conduct business in a socially responsible manner. With partners in India and abroad, we engage in educational, research, campaigning and advocacy activities to protect workers’ rights and to ensure responsible corporate behaviour. See Corporate Accountability
Work in synergy with like minded activists and organisations. We are a part of many networks locally and internationally, which helps us to draw from experiences and resources of other organisations and to contribute in a concerted manner. See Our Wider Network
Our Core Values
- Respect for the human rights of all we associate with in the course of our work
- Commitment to build partnerships with individuals and collectives which share our vision through collaborative networking
- Transparency and accountability in all organisational processes
- Solidarity with all who are affected by the unjust structures of society
- Integrity and honesty in all our actions