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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STITCH consortium aims to improve working conditions of garment workers. Cividep is part of this global consortium of labour rights organisations, unions and others.
Sustainable Textile Initiative: Together for Change or STITCH aims to create space for workers to organise, improve brands’ purchasing practices and influence governments to create better policies.
The Fair Finance India Report 2022 sets the groundwork for a long-term empirical study of the funding patterns of the garment export industry in India. Using regulatory filings on responsible financing and a bespoke benchmark for garment sector financing, the Report scores 10 banks lending to garment companies on their public ESG reporting.
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