ETI

ETI is a leading alliance of trade union, NGOs, & companies, focused on advancing human rights in global supply chains,

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

Together with @amfori_intl @cascale_org @danishETI @EtIswe @etiskhandel @fairwear_org @FairLaborAssoc @FNVMondiaal, we urge companies operating in & sourcing from #Bangladesh to conduct business responsibly 🇧🇩🧵

Read our joint statement & recommendations➡️https://t.co/jFw9YXy4f2

[Anti-Slavery International @Anti_Slavery]

The new House of Lords Modern Slavery Act 2015 report ⬇️ echoes what we've repeatedly emphasised: the UK's response to modern slavery is lagging far behind other nations... 🧵⬇️

[Anti-Slavery International @Anti_Slavery]

Across the globe, a staggering 49.6 million people live in modern slavery. Roughly a quarter are children.
This #AntiSlaveryDay, 18 October, join us in the fight against slavery and help us to free and empower people across the globe. Here’s how you can help – in five simple steps:

https://t.co/A4wHhdfIdy

[UNDP Business and Human Rights @BizHRAsia_UNDP]

🚀 Today is the official opening of the #UNRBHR Forum🌏, supported by 🇸🇪,🇯🇵, and 🇪🇺

Join key voices from gov, business, and civil society to discuss #BizHumanRights and #AccessToRemedy.

📅 25 Sept 2024 | 🕘 9:00 - 10:30 ICT
🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/4oM1rfVoyf

[UN Women Europe & Central Asia @unwomeneca]

On #EqualPayDay, the gender pay gap is just the tip of the iceberg. 🧊

Systemic inequalities that perpetuate this gap, including:

🧊 Unequal pay policies
🧊 Barriers to quality education
🧊 Lack of support for shared caregiving
🧊 Persistent stereotypes & discrimination

[Anti-Slavery International @Anti_Slavery]

LAUNCH: Climate Change & Modern Slavery Hub🌍

Anti-Slavery International, @IIED and @okupent are excited to invite you to the launch of the Climate Change & Modern Slavery Hub.

Explore the critical intersections between climate-induced migration and modern slavery and learn about our new tools for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners: https://t.co/RSYugOxCIw

[European Coalition for Corporate Justice @ECCJorg]

Companies have a unique opportunity to drive positive change.

With global value chains becoming increasingly complex, clear rules are needed to hold companies accountable for #HumanRights & environmental abuses👇

[Anti-Slavery International @Anti_Slavery]

After an amazing 7.5 years, our Dir. of Fundraising & Comms is moving onto an exciting new role. A massive thanks to @R_Sherazi for her incredible work!

We are hiring an interim Dir.of Fundraising & Comms, see below if you're interested in applying ⤵️

https://t.co/fpj4UZ7Hpr

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

This work is funded by the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution programme, established by @FCDOGovUK in partnership with @UNCTAD

🔍Find out more about SMEP ➡ https://t.co/T1Q0AsmXwb

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

🚨🚨 NEW initiative announcement 🚨🚨

🧵Together with ETI #Bangladesh,@BLFhq & @FNVMondiaal , we'll be working with 40 tanneries in #Bangladesh to improve environmental & social conditions in the leather industry.

➡️https://t.co/7zYrL3k2tw

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

✅Incentivise investment in risk reduction & alignment with intl. standards through knowledge-sharing & networking with 🆕 business partners.

✅Align local & intl. advocacy efforts to improve #HumanRights & #Environment #DueDiligence (HREDD) & collaborative harm reduction.

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

How will we do it?

✅ Develop & implement environmental and social management systems to improve production efficiency & mitigate against key #HumanRights & #Environment risks

[Owen Tudor @Owen4ituc]

#CTUG solidarity with workers in #Bangladesh. @ethicaltrade says combination of change of government & recent floods "underscores the importance of responsible business conduct." More at https://t.co/LYL25X33Vx

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

These events come weeks after a student-led revolution, adding challenges for the interim govt. as it finds its feet

Learn how the floods are impacting #Workers & #SupplyChains & read our recommendations for responsible business conduct & #JustTransition https://t.co/5aoM9ybvbb

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

Over 5 million people have been affected by floods in #Bangladesh in recent days, causing devastation for affected communities & disrupting business

While monsoon rains cause widespread destruction annual in 🇧🇩, the #ClimateCrisis has seen their severity & frequency increase 📈

[Ruwan Subasinghe @RuwanSubasinghe]

Happy to announce that @ethicaltrade members @ITFglobalunion & @newlook have signed an agreement to co-operate on addressing human rights risks for transport workers in the company's supply chain.

Some words from New Look's Sue Fairley and me for @BHRRC 👇🏾

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#BizHumanRights

[International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) @ITFglobalunion]

Transport workers play a central role in ensuring clothing, often produced far away, reaches our shops and homes.

ITF and UK brand @newlook are now working together to ensure that transport workers’ rights are protected in New Look’s supply chain.

➡️https://t.co/YhRwxpOSYv

[ETI @ethicaltrade]

We are delighted ETI members @ITFglobalunion & @newlook have signed this landmark agreement for #Transport #WorkersRights in global #SupplyChains.

Read their joint blog on @BHRRC to learn what this commitment means in practice & why its a vital component of #HRDD

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

Fashion brand @newlook & @ITFglobalunion signed a landmark agreement for transport workers' rights in supply chains.

This is a stepping stone, write @RuwanSubasinghe & Sue Fairley: "We need a global web of mandatory rules" on #BizHumanRights ⬇️ https://t.co/138SHtPk1G

[ITUC @ituc]

🚨 In 2024, workers in 74 countries faced heavy prison sentences for exercising their trade union freedoms. 🪖 #RightsIndex24 #WorkersRights #Iran @ArabTradeUnion

👉https://t.co/QB8oZf9YyF

[Ruwan Subasinghe @RuwanSubasinghe]

.@jeffreysvogt and I are happy to share the working draft of our new article on the EU #CSDDD as it relates to labour rights. The article will be published in the forthcoming issue of the Cornell International Law Journal.

SSRN Link: https://t.co/uPI6yOQ6Xh

#BizHumanRights