Topic: labour rights

Yet Another Space for Workers’ Stories? Here’s Why This One Matters

Yet Another Space for Workers’ Stories? Here’s Why This One Matters. Discover the Lives Behind the Labels Through Workers’ Observatory — Cividep’s New Digital Space. Beneath the glamour and affordability of fast fashion lies an intricate web of labour, where thousands of garment workers, mostly women, spend long hours crafting the designs we see on store racks. Yet, their stories — of struggle, resilience, and sacrifice — are rarely told. Cividep India’s new initiative, the Worker’s Observatory, gives us a much-needed look into their world, offering a platform for workers’ voices and using research and data to highlight the inequities deeply embedded in the industry.

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Roundtable Highlights Worker Participation as Key to Improving Labour Rights in Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Sector

Cividep India and GIZ partner co-hosted a multi-stakeholder roundtable recently that highlighted worker Participation as Key to Improving Labour Rights in Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Sector. The speakers said effective stakeholder engagement, especially that of workers, will help tackle critical human rights risks facing electronics industry workers in Tamil Nadu

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The Rise of Garment Worker Leaders in Bengaluru

A Cividep-Azim Premji Foundation program empowered Bengaluru garment workers. Over three years, 600 workers gained leadership and communication skills, enabling them to fight for better pay, working conditions, and healthcare. Worker Resource Centers provided support and education, fostering solidarity and replacing fear with confidence. This program not only created leaders but also improved mental wellbeing through access to counselling.

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Why Robust BRSR Reporting Is Good For Businesses & Labour Rights

A recent development in India, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, has generated significant interest. BRSR mandates the top 1,000 listed companies to disclose their environmental and social impact alongside financial data. A Cividep India workshop explored the potential of BRSR to strengthen ESG standards in the country. This blog post examines the key takeaways from the workshop, including the opportunities and challenges associated with BRSR implementation.

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