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Child Rights Action Hub Pakistan (Leather & Textiles Sector)WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR A CHILD RIGHTS ACTION HUB IN PAKISTAN'S LEATHER & TEXTILES?
Despite Pakistan's leather and textile sector accounting for over 40% of industrial jobs, child and human rights violations are common, particularly in the upstream segments where visibility and leverage of buyers diminish
Child labour is rampant, with children working in hazardous conditions that threaten their health and development
Forced labour, where workers are coerced into working under threats of violence or other penalties, is also prevalent in the informal sector of leather and textile supply chains
Lack of visibility and buyer leverage exacerbates the risk of abuses, making it difficult for brands and retailers to ensure that their supply chains are free from human rights violations
ACTION HUB PAKISTAN'S WORKSTREAMS
Capacity building and training for key stakeholders, including compliance with key HRDD legislation
Access to decent work for youth
Child labour remediation through a functioning grievance mechanism and remedial actions
Knowledge sharing: fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders
Reduced child labour risk; improved access to education
Reduced gender discrimination, unequal pay and workplace harassment
Employment stability, protections against exploitation and access to legal protection
Improved accessibility, reduced workplace stigma and improved employment opportunities
Enhanced job security, strengthened labour rights and security
Strengthened engagement with lower tier suppliers, facilitating greater visibility and leverage to drive positive change and strengthen human rights due diligence
The Pakistan Child Rights Action Hub is currently in its inception phase and will officially be launching later in 2024. Brands can already get involved by selecting from different Child Rights Action Hub Participation Packages, each with varying levels of production site coverage (contact us to learn more)
Nominate suppliers in your supply chain to be included in Hub activities (or you can request your direct suppliers or vendors to share details of lower-tier suppliers; The Centre will then approach these facilities and invite them to participate in Action Hub activities)
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