OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector

Addressing labour rights issues in garment and textile supply chains in India through a collaborative rights and dialogue-based approach: experiences and results of the Factory Support Programme

Feb 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Organised by: Arisa (Advocating Rights in South Asia), Paradigm Shift and Cividep India Join us to discuss and learn about the impact of the Factory Support Programme, aimed at improving labour relations and conditions in the garment and textile industry across Tamil Nadu, National Capital Region (NCR), and Bangalore (India). This session highlights how worker-management dialogue, worker rights awareness, and functional worker-management committees equipped to handle grievances have fostered better workplace conditions. Gain insights from Paradigm Shift and Cividep, who led engaging dialogue- and rights-based workshops and training sessions to drive meaningful change. Further, more insights and learnings from the programme illustrate how brands, suppliers, and stakeholders can collaborate beyond conventional auditing approaches to create sustainable improvements. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and get inspired! More information and registration

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