Finnwatch wants to ensure human rights for women textile workers in Asia

Women workers at clothing factories in Asia are particularly hard hit during the corona pandemic. Finnish Finnwatch is now looking for a corporate team both at home and at EU level to ensure that human rights are observed in the production chains of the clothing industry in Asia.

The pandemic has had a negative effect on the world economy and while consumers may choose to shop locally and support domestic business, millions of women have been affected by the pandemic in factories in Asia, where the majority of our clothing is made. According to the Customs investigation, Vietnam is number six on the list of countries responsible for the clothes that Finland imports.

The textile workers’ employment conditions have never been optimal and the industry has…