How does Fairtrade mitigate human rights violations in global supply chains?
Fairtrade's human rights commitment
Legislation is needed – voluntary initiatives like certifications are not sufficient to solve human rights violations in global supply chains. But ambitious certifications like Fairtrade can offer invaluable support to Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence work by companies, workers and farmers. Learn more about our work below
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Putting farmers and workers at the center of due diligence legislation
In an open letter,Fairtrade farmers and workers, supported by business, call for impactful and strong due diligence legislation, asking the European Union to include their voices and needs in negotiations.
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Building supply chain collaboration to strive towards living incomes
Farmers earning a decent living is a clear enough goal. Yet collaboration across all stakeholders is needed to drive progress forward.
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The vital role of trade unions
It is critical for workers to join voices in trade unions and collectively negotiate. Their conditions should not solely rely on private standard setters.
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Remediating child labour: lessons learnt from belizean sugar cane producers
A deeper understanding and commitment to addressing child labour risks is needed, it is not an isolated issue to be dealt with, and access to remedy by the rights holders is critical.
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Environmental rights
Environmental rights are human rights, and every stakeholder has a role to play to address the critical issue of climate change.
the journey is just beginning
To have a positive impact on farmers and workers, HREDD legislation should ensure real shifts in business practices. It is an ongoing journey for us, and all actors involved. Read our commitment, why access to remedy is critical, and much more.
"Fairtrade Premium encourages us, as women cocoa farmers, to be able to achieve certain things. We know that with Fairtrade there is a Premium waiting for us, and for each woman, you can do what is in your heart."
Rosine Bekoin, member of the CAYAT co-operative