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Quick scan of the linkages between the Ethiopian garment and leather industry and the Dutch market
Updated mapping - October 2019
Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile is currently a paper tiger
Concrete improvements for garment workers are not forthcoming The ‘Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile’ (CKT) was signed almost three years ago. Today, the CKT published its second annual report. The Clean Clothes Campaign…
Bangladesh Accord in danger
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Letter on alarming developments in Bangladesh
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Letter to garment companies to continue Bangladesh Safety Accord
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Higher minimum wage in Myanmar: bad news for workers?
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Case closed, problems persist
Grievance mechanisms of ETI and SAI fail to benefit young women and girls in the South Indian textile industry
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