Document #1043172

UN Women – UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (replaces UNIFEM, DAW, INSTRAW, OSAGI) (Author)

In India’s garment factories, stitching clothes and a culture of non-violence

http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2014/10/india-garment-factory-workers-feature

ecoi.net description:
According to studies by Fair Wear Foundation violence against women, ranging from verbal and physical abuse to sexual harassment and rape, is widespread in the country's garment factories; new law from 2013 strengthened legal protection of women at the workplace
Country:
India
Source:
UN Women – UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (replaces UNIFEM, DAW, INSTRAW, OSAGI) (Author)
Original link:
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2014/10/india-garment-factory-workers-feature
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
7 October 2014
Document ID:
1043172 (former ID 293374)

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