Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International are joining forces to combat child labor and forced labor in the apparel and textile industry. The two organizations aim to improve working conditions in hidden parts of fashion supply chains through their combined resources and expertise.
Many human rights violations occur in informal, subcontracted, and home-based workplaces that fall outside the view of brands. Fair Wear and GoodWeave will work together to increase supply chain transparency and identify exploitation in these overlooked areas.
Fair Wear member brands sourcing from India are encouraged to become GoodWeave licensees. GoodWeave conducts deep supply chain mapping and workplace inspections to uncover labor abuses. They also provide remediation and prevention programs.
Under the partnership, GoodWeave will share knowledge with Fair Wear and advise member brands on addressing child labor, forced labor, and bonded labor issues. Fair Wear can leverage GoodWeave’s expertise in supply chain ethics as the EU develops new human rights legislation.
The collaboration will empower fashion companies to conduct more responsible and ethical business practices. By illuminating hidden supply chain tiers, Fair Wear and GoodWeave aim to create lasting positive impact for vulnerable workers.