Human-Rights
The mother of all discussions – Fair Wages and the fashion industry
The issue of wages in the fashion supply chain is a never ending story: the paid wages, the unpaid wages, those that suffice, or not, for a livelihood. tackles this issue in a very thorough, and at the same time visionary way by laying out a practical frame work for a Fair Wages
Australia: Ethical Fashion is about leading by example
Contrary to common opinion, ‘Australian-made’ does not always mean ethically made. In some cases salaries as low as AUS$ 4 are paid. Ethical Clothing Australia is campaigning to change their domestic fashion industry from within.
Clean Clothes – the consumer’s eco fashion guidebook, made in Germany
‘Clean clothes’ is THE German eco fashion book, already published in 2009. It is pragmatic yet radical, with plenty of hands on tips and explanation you need to understand how and why to change your wardrobe.
Fashion, Consumerism, Impact – Loud and Clear in Plain English
In ‘To Die For’, Lucy Siegle jumps head on into her very own wardrobe full of hidden skeletons – the results of her love for fashion and shopping. In 15 chapters she tells the story of why that is so – and how to do better.
When money meets human-rights (II/II): Some Minimum Wage Reality from Europe & the US
Minimum wage, living wage. Fair pay keeps being an issue in Europe & US. Whether illegal immigrants or recent graduates – increasingly even a humble life style is difficult to achieve.
Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage (I/II): Why all the talk and riots
Minimum wage, living wage. Many are the approaches to guarantee fair remuneration for work. In 2010, Bangladesh textile workers have been rioting for fair pay. What’s it all about?
‘Fairtrade & Fairmined’ – what is behind the new fair trade standard for gold?
On February 9th 2011, the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation successfully launched the Fairtrade Gold Standard. The UK is the first market where FT gold is available.
Ethics in the 21st Century Diamond Jewelry Industry (I/III): a history of war and degradation
Part I of III. The jewelry industry is in many ways a messy one, marked by ecological degradation, disruption of social and economic order, child labour, even slavery and murder.
A picture says more than a 1000 words
Sahel 2010 is a déjà-vu of the year 1984: Again a food crisis is just around the corner. Sebastião Salgado pictures show the horror of this reality – hauntingly beautiful.
What growth means, why giving out aid is tricky – and how this all relates to our daily lives
“People respond to incentives”. Book review of an excellent introduction to the mechanisms and macro-economics behind development and global aid giving.
