‘I Am Not A Machine’
With Factory Shifts Extended, Women Garment Workers Say Even Small Rituals of Rest Have Vanished From Their Day. Ground Reports from Cividep India.
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600 Women Garment Workers Unite in Bengaluru Forums for Dignity and Rights
In August 2025, more than 600 women garment workers gathered at two Bengaluru forums organised by Cividep India and partner groups seeking dignity at work and strengthening workers’ collective voice.
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‘I Don’t Even Get Time For Coffee’
With Factory Shifts Extended, Women Garment Workers Say Even Small Rituals of Rest Have Vanished From Their Day. Ground Reports from Cividep India.
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From Factory Floor to Film: Why Garment Kelsa Matters
Over the past few months, Garment Kelsa – Women and Work has been screened in a variety of spaces,...
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‘No One Listens To Us’: The Emotional Toll of Work on Women Garment Workers
Anxiety, exhaustion, and silent suffering — women garment workers face pressures that chip away at their emotional well-being. This isn’t just stress. It’s what happens when production takes priority over people. This blog explores what needs to change — and why all of us should care.
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Reel of the Year: Workers Step into the Spotlight
Cividep’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of deepening worker engagement, advocacy, and digital empowerment. From social media training for electronics sector workers in Tamil Nadu to large-scale community events and policy-driven research, the report showcases efforts to amplify worker voices, promote fair labour practices, and drive systemic change. As India’s manufacturing sector grows, Cividep continues to bridge the gap between economic progress and worker realities, ensuring access to knowledge, networks, and advocacy for better working conditions.
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