A report exploring the overlooked impact of COVID-19 on adolescent girls in low-income households. Delving into the lives of daughters of Bengaluru’s garment workers, this study reveals how the pandemic intensified mental health challenges, disrupted education, and exacerbated socio-economic and gender inequalities.
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Explore the significance of non-judicial grievance mechanisms for India’s garment industry workers, highlighting Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) as key players. Discover the potential of these mechanisms to foster lasting relationships, resolve conflicts, and bridge gaps in weak labor laws. Delve into research findings that unveil obstacles like worker awareness and accessibility, accompanied by actionable recommendations for enhanced effectiveness. This insightful overview emphasizes the role of MSIs in strengthening corporate due diligence and improving worker conditions through meaningful grievance processes.
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Uncover the health vulnerabilities of women garment workers in Bangalore’s garment industry in this new report. It emphasizes occupational health and safety concerns and the need for improved healthcare access
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Explore the latest research on employment and working conditions in the Ambur leather cluster in Tamil Nadu, India. Discover the results of a study focused on wage levels, overtime pay, gender pay gap, working hours, and access to social security entitlements. Learn about the challenges faced by workers in the leather sector and the recommendations made by the authors for better transparency, living wages, and workers’ rights.
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Cividep India and SÜDWIND e.V.’s paper discussing the need to integrate social, environmental and economic dimensions when addressing sustainability issues in global leather value chains.
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