GoodWeave International and Fair Wear Foundation have united efforts to address child and forced labor within hidden corners of the apparel and textile supply chains. As the European Union develops mandatory human rights due diligence legislation, their combined expertise becomes a crucial asset for businesses aiming to uphold human rights and responsible practices.
Targeting the Hidden Exploitation
Urging Fair Wear member companies sourcing from India, the collaboration encourages them to become GoodWeave licensees. This facilitates comprehensive supply chain mapping and inspections, tackling labor exploitation beyond primary factories and encompassing sub-contracted and home-based setups where the majority of abuse occurs. Remediation and prevention initiatives are integral to the partnership.
Shared Expertise, Collective Progress
GoodWeave acts as Fair Wear's knowledge partner, aiding member companies in identifying, remediating, and preventing child, forced, and bonded labor. The alignment of both organizations' work on collaborative buyer-exporter partnerships strengthens the partnership.
Focused Vision for Ethical Practices
Silvia Mera, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy at GoodWeave International, underscores the alignment of their work, emphasizing the commitment to bolstering human rights due diligence in the textile industry.
About GoodWeave International
Established in 1994 by Nobel Peace Prize laureate KailashSatyarthi, GoodWeave International leads the battle against child labor in global supply chains. Their collaborative approach partners with companies and local communities to ensure supply chain transparency, uphold workers' rights, and guarantee products' freedom from labor exploitation. The GoodWeave® certification label marks child labor-free rug and home textile products.
