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ILO partners with IFC to scale up collaboration on social issues
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Financial Corporation (IFC) seek to improve their partnership to enhance the focus on social issues in Environmental, Social, and
USA human rights campaigners say no to Xinjiang cotton
Many human rights campaigners have asked US authorities to ban all imports of cotton from Xinjiang, a Chinese province. The campaign struck light after allegations of forced labor spread
Indian textile sector needs to revamp labour conditions
Taking the example of Apple Inc., which tackled poor wages and working conditions at the factories of its partner Foxconn in China after criticism from consumers among others, the labour conditions
ASOS partners with GoodWeave to combat modern slavery in India
Online retailer ASOS has joined forces with workers' rights non-profit GoodWeave International to end child and forced labour. Through the cooperation, ASOS will use GoodWeave's methodology with its
Responsible Sourcing Network new standards targets knitting mills
As part of its YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced flagship initiative, the Responsible Sourcing Network has released its first YESS Standard for Fabric Mills: Weaving & Knitting
Asia remains the garment factory of the world: ILO
According to a recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report, although Asia is the world's biggest apparel manufacturer, it confronts a number of problems. The ILO report refers to Asia
H&M Group calls for collective action to combat gender-based violence
Swedish fashion retailer, H&M Group, has responded to a call to brands issued by labor organizations in favor of Indian garment workers seeking the abolition of gender-based violence in supply
Oxfam, Laudes Foundation partners to boost social protection for Cambodia garment workers
Non-profits Oxfam and the Laudes Foundation are collaborating with four non-governmental organizations and trade unions on a new project to promote comprehensive social protection for Cambodian
Supply Chain Act by the German government
As per the sources, an agreement has been released by the German government according to which throughout the global supply chains the German companies have to carry out due diligence regarding
What are the environmental impacts of silk?
Silk being a protein fiber is a renewable textile material with low environmental impact compared with other fibers. Since the silkworms feed on mulberry leaves, they do not require any sort of