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Topic: Contract Workers

Reimagining HRDD: Centering Impact and Outcome for Workers’ Rights

Reimagining HRDD: Centering Impact and Outcome for Workers’ Rights

Posted by | Dec 3, 2025

Cividep India’s new study reveals how global fashion brands’ purchasing practices — including price suppression and shrinking lead times — create systemic pressures that translate into unpaid overtime, wage violations, and workplace abuse for garment workers in India. The research reframes brand accountability through the lens of monopsony power, arguing that meaningful Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) must go beyond compliance checklists to deliver measurable improvements in labour rights and working conditions.

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Field Diary – The Women Behind Ambur’s Leather

Field Diary – The Women Behind Ambur’s Leather

Posted by | Oct 31, 2025

Step beyond the spreadsheet and into the lives of the women in Ambur’s leather industry. This field diary reveals their quiet resilience, the gap between policy and practice, and the urgent need for fair wages and safe working conditions. Read their untold stories.

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Field Diary – Balancing Health and Hustle

Field Diary – Balancing Health and Hustle

Posted by | May 16, 2025

In this edition, we explore how health and safety efforts are shaping the lives of factory and home-based workers across Tamil Nadu. From a follow-up health camp offering nutritional support, to gender-sensitive safety workshops and the toll of 24/7 production, these stories highlight the delicate balance between well-being and livelihood. With firsthand updates from communities, this snapshot captures both progress and persistent challenges in worker welfare.

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Can Dialogue Make a Difference?

Can Dialogue Make a Difference?

Posted by | Feb 12, 2025

Can structured dialogue improve workplace relationships in garment factories? Cividep India’s pilot project facilitated discussions between workers and management in Karnataka, uncovering key challenges like power asymmetry and lack of worker representation. While some positive outcomes emerged, sustaining dialogue requires long-term commitment from brands, factory management, and policymakers. Read on to explore the lessons learned and recommendations for fostering meaningful workplace dialogue.

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Field Diary

Field Diary

Posted by | Nov 16, 2024

 A Glance Into The Lives Of Workers With Bite-Sized Stories From Factories, Homes & Communities. Know how Cividep India and its partner organisations supported nearly 100 garment workers through capacity-building initiatives. Read how one worker confronted her supervisor with Cividep’s help, 12 workers overcame financial crises, and a crucial case led to the recovery of Rs. 5 lakh in unpaid wages.

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