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WHAT SHE MAKES CAMPAIGN BRIEF 2024
Millions of women who make our clothes across sourcing countries are paid less than half of what they need to escape poverty, despite their hard work. The What She Makes campaign calls on Canadian clothing brands like Lululemon and Roots to commit to paying a living wage—one that covers a dignified standard of living for…
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Roots Canada: The Dark Reality Hiding in the Cozy Brand’s Supply Chain
Roots Canada has been a beloved household name for decades, representing the quintessential Canadian experience: cozy sweats, laid-back swag, and the great outdoors. From weekend […]
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Canada’s New Modern Slavery Reporting Law
On May 31st, for the first time ever, thousands of companies published “modern slavery” reports as required by Canada’s new Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (formerly known as Bill S-211). Companies reported publicly on their practices, policies and measures taken to identify forced labour and child labour within their…
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Nilufa’s Journey and the Call for Justice
To commemorate the 11th Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster, What She Makes Campaigner Mwangala Matakala shares Nilufa Yasmin’s harrowing experience as a survivor. Nilufa’s resilience amidst the horrors of exploitative labor practices in Bangladesh’s garment industry serves as a rallying cry for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity for all workers worldwide. The…
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Statement: Oxfam Stands with Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Oxfam stands in solidarity with the Bangladeshi garment workers, activists, trade unions and worker representatives who advocate for increasing the minimum wage to Tk. 23,000 per month. We strongly urge all international fashion brands that source from Bangladesh to support trade unions’ demands for an increased minimum wage, particularly Canadian fashion brands like Joe Fresh,…
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Aritzia’s little secret
A garment worker in Cambodia, where Aritzia sources many of its products, would need to work full-time for more than three years to earn what Aritzia’s CEO makes in just one day. But massive pay inequality isn’t the only problem. Keep reading to learn more.
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Stitch for Change: Uniting for Fair Fashion
On a bright Friday in Vancouver, Oxfam Canada joined forces with youth-led organizations, Threading Change, Remake, and Stand.Earth, to organize the Stitch for Change Challenge. Our mission? To highlight the urgent need for transparency in the fashion industry.
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What She Makes Campaign Brief
Access to dignified work is a human right and a fundamental pathway out of poverty. Canadian brands must commit to paying a living wage to the women who make our clothes.
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Milestone Two: Being Transparent
This backgrounder describes why supply chain transparency is an important step in the runway to paying living wages and improving labour practices in the fashion industry.
