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“I can do anything” | Empowering women in India's garment sector

Multinational retailer and ETI member, Marks & Spencer, is working to eliminate sexual harassment and gender discrimination in its India supply chain. Reaching around 12,000 women across India, the programme is the focus of a short film published today by ETI. 
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Women workers speak out about labour rights in Tamil Nadu spinning mills

Witnessing empowered women workers speaking for themselves – from women’s health issues to working hours, proper pay slips and other labour standards.
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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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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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Why are young women workers killing themselves in India?

Young women workers in south India’s garment industry are killing themselves. Sometimes in a factory, or in hostels attached to factories. Twenty suspected suicides occurred in just three months, in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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