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WRC Updates: Combating Forced Labor and Gender-Based Violence
Country: China, Lesotho
Issues: Forced Labor, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
April 27, 2023 Dear Colleagues, We write today to update you on several developments in the organization’s work. These updates are not related to specific collegiate cases but have important implications for compliance in the collegiate sector, particularly related to forced labor. Scott Nova Testifies to US Senate Committee on FinanceIn February, Scott was invited to testify…
Fashion Brands Are Profiting From the Erosion of Workers’ Rights in Myanmar | Opinion
Country: Myanmar
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Myanmar Coup, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
Stay or Go? In Myanmar, Fashion Faces More Questions Than Answers.
Country: Myanmar
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Myanmar Coup, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
Centexsa
Country: Guatemala
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
Nine workers were fired due to their exercise of freedom of association. After intervention by the WRC, the factory agreed to several remedial actions.
New Report: Remediation of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at Centexsa (Guatemala)
Country: Guatemala
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur, Ben Hensler, and Scott Nova Date: January 25, 2023 Re: New Report: Remediation of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at Centexsa (Guatemala) Please find here a new report from the WRC concerning our investigation and the remediation of physical and verbal sexual harassment and retaliatory suspension and…
Beyond ‘Blah Blah Blah’: Fashion’s Sustainability Priorities for 2023
Country: Global
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
How Walmart Garment Supplier Got Itself Off Imports Blacklist
Country: India
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
RJ Torres
Country: Dominican Republic
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Wage and hour violations
In 2022, the WRC investigated working conditions and labor practices at RJ Torres Manufacturing, located in the Dominican Republic. This investigation was conducted pursuant to the WRC’s role as the independent monitor for the City and County of San Francisco, California under the City’s Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance. The WRC’s investigation of this facility found violations…
After WRC Investigation, a Binding Agreement to Protect Workers
Country: India
Issues: Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova Date: June 21, 2022 Re: After WRC Investigation, a Binding Agreement to Protect Workers Please find here the WRC’s report on our investigation of gender-based violence and harassment at the Natchi Apparel factory in India and binding agreements recently signed with worker representatives, the brand H&M,…
New Report Details Impact of Lesotho Anti-GBVH Program
Country: Lesotho
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination
A new report details the impact of the Lesotho Anti-GBVH Program over the past two years. This Program was created by a set of landmark agreements between apparel companies, a major manufacturer, unions, and women’s groups to address gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Lesotho garment factories. The WRC has played a central role throughout…