Lessons from ETI programmes - Tamil Nadu multi-stakeholder programme, southern India

ETI’s five year programme aims to catalyse positive change within the garment industry through activities that empower young women workers, strengthen industrial relations, build community awareness and support legislative reform.

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ETI launches programme in Leicester garment and textiles sector

ETI has launched a programme to support the sustainable development of Leicester’s garment and textile industry. The programme seeks to address concerns that have been raised in a report on the sector.

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A visit to Coimbatore

South India's thriving garment sector faces a number of labour rights issues. ETI Apparel and Textiles Category Leader, Martin Buttle, looks at how we're working with local stakeholders to drive change for workers.

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Bringing about change for young women workers in South India’s garments sector

A recent times article highlighted the pain of women in the Indian garments industry, how is it we can change their situation for the better?

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ILO SCORE and ETI launch training project in China

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and ETI have jointly launched a pilot training project for China-based garment and footwear factories supplying ETI member companies.

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Death of a worker

A small news story tucked away on the back page of a Dhaka newspaper should remind us of why we need ethical trade urgently, thinks Stirling Smith, ETI trainer, writing from Dhaka.

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Labour rights in Cambodia - reflections and questions

ETI Director Peter McAllister reflects on a high level meeting with the Cambodian government and considers the labour rights questions that challenge the country’s garment sector.

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ETI welcomes first India-based company member

Exciting inroads are being made into tackling unethical trade in India as ETI welcomes its first India based member.

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Rana Plaza Trust Fund compensation payments

We welcome the news that the ILO-backed Rana Plaza Trust Fund will be the central vehicle for paying compensation to Rana Plaza victims and their families.

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Migrant women to work in freedom

Marking International Women's Day, how best to achieve safe migration into decent jobs for poor women?

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