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Dr. Jane Pillinger

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Researcher & policy advisor
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Independent

Blog posts from this author

ETI staff and members engage in conversation. Photo credit: Shutterstock.

Looking ahead and the role of collaboration amongst brands

17 December 2025
Reflections on ETI’s GRACE project that tackles GBVH in the apparel and textile sector by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The final post of a new five-part blog series.
Protest over sexual violence against women in Manipur, Gurgaon, India. Photo credit: Shutterstock.

The critical role of social dialogue in GBVH prevention

16 December 2025
Reflections on ETI’s GRACE project that tackles GBVH in the apparel and textile sector by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The fourth in a new five-part blog series.
A woman garment worker looks up to the camera as she works in knitting section. Photo credit: Shutterstock.

Key lessons for gender-responsive human rights due diligence

12 December 2025
Reflections on ETI’s GRACE project that tackles GBVH in the apparel and textile sector by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The third in a new five-part blog series.
Male and female garment workers, Bangladesh

Blog series: Tackling gender-based violence through GRACE

11 December 2025
A five-part blog series on ETI’s 18-month Gender Responsive Action Community (GRACE) programme, which established a community of practice in the A&T sector, to improve policies, processes, and practices to prevent and address GBVH in suppliers' supply chains.
ETI members engaging in discussions at ETI Member Day 2024.

The benefits for GRACE members

11 December 2025
Reflections on ETI’s GRACE project that tackles GBVH in the apparel and textile sector by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The second in a new five-part blog series.
Indonesia Garment factory production line

Why a Community of Practice is required

10 December 2025
Reflections on ETI’s GRACE project that tackles GBVH in the apparel and textile sector by Dr. Jane Pillinger. The first in a new five-part blog series.

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