Star of Ambur: Not Biriyani But Women Who Stitch Fancy Shoes For A Pittance
A photo story of Ambur’s leather homeworkers.
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Region: Ambur
Field Diary 2022
A glance into worker lives with bite-sized stories from the factory, household, worker communities, and more.
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Leather Homeworkers Face Many Health Risks
Problems linked to lack of recognition of workers, writes Kohila Senbagam
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When Will Leather Brands Pay Living Wages?
Pradeepan Ravi explains why brands shouldn’t ignore international standards on wages.
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Leather workers of Tamil Nadu: First-wave induced economic shocks and the need for sustained relief
This article highlights the main findings of a research study conducted by Cividep and its partners INKOTA, Sudwind, and SLD to assess the impact of the unprecedented lockdowns in 2020 on the lives of leather sector workers of Ambur, Tamil Nadu. Cividep’s relief measures to help alleviate the workers’ distress are also described here.
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