This report focuses on research exploring the labour challenges faced by the South Indian garment industry clustered around Tirupur.
The authors found that the industry is at a crossroads. Despite decades of growth it faces three main labour challenges – competitive threats from lower cost producing countries, labour shortages, and reputational challenges around decent work. There is a widespread belief in the industry that pay and working conditions have improved and that the worst forms of exploitation have declined. However, exploitation persists in a variety of forms.
The authors recommend that the industry and its stakeholders should cooperate to develop a shared Vision 2030 and goals to address decent work and economic growth in the sector, focused on freedom of movement, health and safety, and the development of worker-driven social responsibility. 12 practical recommendations for key stakeholders to implement to tackle these focus areas are presented.
This Operational Alert updates FINTRAC’s 2016 Operational Alert “Indicators: The laundering of illicit proceeds from human trafficking for sexual exploitation” with additional indicators in support of Project Protect to assist reporting entiti...Read More
This report documents how child tobacco workers are exposed to nicotine, handle toxic chemicals, use sharp tools, lift heavy loads, and work in extreme heat. Their work could have lasting consequences for their health and development. It also discus...Read More
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This short paper is intended as a general overview of the development of different legislations and frameworks that apply in the area of finance and human rights, underlining key aspects. It comprises EU regulation (in force and upcoming), national ...Read More
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