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Why Robust BRSR Reporting Is Good For Businesses & Labour Rights

Why Robust BRSR Reporting Is Good For Businesses & Labour Rights

Posted by | Apr 17, 2024

A recent development in India, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, has generated significant interest. BRSR mandates the top 1,000 listed companies to disclose their environmental and social impact alongside financial data. A Cividep India workshop explored the potential of BRSR to strengthen ESG standards in the country. This blog post examines the key takeaways from the workshop, including the opportunities and challenges associated with BRSR implementation.

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Why Do Lockdown Blues Still Plague Teens From Garment Worker Families?

Why Do Lockdown Blues Still Plague Teens From Garment Worker Families?

Posted by | Mar 13, 2024

The pandemic lockdown exposed the existing cracks in low-wage garment worker families. While mothers faced job losses and financial strain, their adolescent daughters grappled with a silent crisis – deteriorating mental health. This blog post explores the gendered challenges these girls face, from increased household burdens to emotional neglect. We’ll also delve into resources and support systems that can help them navigate these difficult times.

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Operationalising Labour Rights Project Tracks Social Life of Grievances in Garment Factories

Operationalising Labour Rights Project Tracks Social Life of Grievances in Garment Factories

Posted by | Nov 6, 2023

Key insights from Cardiff University & Cividep India’s research on labour rights and access to remedy in Bangalore’s garment industry were presented at a recent conference. Operationalising Labour Rights (OLR) Project, a collaborative initiative by WISERD, Cardiff Business School, and Cividep, uncovers workplace struggles, and highlights role of research in seeking change and empowering workers

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A Decade of Strides: Worker Voices Resonate In Ambur

A Decade of Strides: Worker Voices Resonate In Ambur

Posted by | Sep 29, 2023

Cividep marks a decade in Ambur, South India’s leather manufacturing hub, supporting low-wage workers, championing their rights and creating a wave of awareness and change. Our story intertwines with those of the workers, like Soniya, whose lives have been transformed through empowerment and advocacy through outreach activities. Navigate through this journey of challenges, strategies, and triumph.

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