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Binding initiative tackles gender-based violence in Lesotho garment sector

Media outlet: Apparel Insider

February 16, 2021
Commentary

Lesotho Garment Worker Program to Combat Gender-Based Violence Begins

by: Carolyn Butler, Solidarity Center A worker-centered, precedent-setting program…

February 8, 2021
News Story

The women fighting sexual abuse in the factories where your jeans are made

Media outlet: The Guardian

September 10, 2020
Affiliate Communcation

The Guardian: “How sexual assault took hold in jeans factories”

Dear Colleagues, We want to share with you an important…

August 31, 2020
News Story

Fashion’s dirty secret: how sexual assault took hold in jeans factories

Media outlet: The Guardian

August 20, 2020
Commentary

Despite progress gender-based violence and harassment is still a reality for global garment workers

By Rola Abimourched Today marks the end of this year’s “…

December 13, 2019
News Story

Global Clothing Brands Should Respond to the #MeToo Mandate

Media outlet: Inter Press Service

November 24, 2019
Affiliate Communcation

Ground-breaking Agreement to Combat Sexual Harassment

September 26, 2019 Dear Colleague,I write to share news about a set…

September 26, 2019
Factory Investigation

Nien Hsing Textile (Lesotho)

This report details…

September 26, 2019
Commentary

Lesotho garment workers struck landmark deals to tackle gender-based violence. Here’s how it happened.

By Rola Abimourched, Libakiso Matlho, Thusoana Ntlama, & Robin Runge Gender-based violence and…

September 13, 2019
Commentary

Landmark Agreements to Combat Gender-based Violence and Harassment in Lesotho’s Garment Industry

Last Thursday marked the announcement of a set of landmark agreements among…

August 19, 2019
News Story

Levis and Wrangler vow to protect women making jeans from sexual abuse

Media outlet: Reuters

August 15, 2019