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2026 Will Be ‘Stress Test’ Year for Garment Worker Rights
After a gutting year of funding cuts, labor experts discuss the outlook for human rights in fashion.
The EU Omnibus is Here. Where Does It Leave Supply Chain Due Diligence?
The CSDDD squeaked through after a fraught negotiation process that resulted in several concessions favoring…
Will the EU Further Weaken Corporate Sustainability Rules?
The European Commission has announced plans to "streamline" its sustainability regulations through a…
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European Council Votes Yes on CSDDD
But the compromise measure that the Belgian presidency negotiated is severely watered down, experts say…
Like ‘Watching a Car Wreck Unfold’: Poverty Wages Pressure Bangladesh-Sourcing Brands
Fashion's human rights multistakeholder groups speak out about Bangladesh's minimum wage. Labor campaigners…
‘We Can’t Act Green if We’re in the Red’: Why Suppliers Need a Seat at the Table
Purchasing practices remain a stubborn pain point for the fashion industry. Can the Sustainable Apparel…
Fashion Organizations Lobby for Bangladesh Minimum Wage Increase
Multistakeholder groups like the Fair Labor Association have written the chairman of Bangladesh's minimum…
Fair Wear, GoodWeave Link Arms to Fight Child and Forced Labor
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Could a Pricing App Help Boost Garment Worker Wages?
"Across the global supply chain, margins and buffers have consistently been too low," Fair Wear said.
The Garment Industry Can Close the Worker Gender Gap. Here’s How.
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Buyer Beware: Wartime Ukraine Requires Responsible Sourcing
The last thing apparel companies sourcing from Ukraine should do is leave their suppliers in the lurch, the…