Register Today – Virtual Side Session on Mitigating & Remediating Child Labour Risks in the Textile Sector | Feb 9, 2026

Virtual Side Session | OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
9 February 2026 | 13:15–14:45 CET

How can companies address child labour risks in the textile sector in a way that is credible, practical and aligned with due diligence expectations, without creating unmanageable costs or endless stakeholder processes?

The Centre for Child Rights and Business and The Remedy Project invite you to join a focused virtual side session at the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The session, “Mitigating and Remediating Adverse Impact: Addressing Child Labour Risks in the Textile Sector,” brings together brands, suppliers, experts and local actors to move beyond commitments and into actionable solutions.

Why attend?

This session is designed for business decision-makers who need to translate child labour commitments and legal requirements into effective, on-the-ground action. It will explore what works, what does not, and how companies can make informed choices when risks are identified in complex supply chains.

Participants will gain:

• Practical strategies to mitigate and remediate child labour risks in the textile sector

• Real-world insights from producers and local stakeholders in Bangladesh and Pakistan

• Guidance on stakeholder engagement that drives outcomes rather than delays

• Clarity on business responsibilities, including cost considerations and responsible exit decisions

• An EU legal perspective on expectations related to adverse impact and remediation

Key discussion themes

• Mitigation and remediation in practice: What concrete actions can companies take when child labour risks or cases are identified?

• Managing remediation costs: How can companies prioritise effective remediation while remaining commercially viable?

• Smarter stakeholder engagement: How can brands and suppliers work with governments, NGOs and local actors without becoming stuck in process?

• Local solutions, global standards: How to develop context-specific responses that still meet international child rights and labour standards

• Balancing business and ethics: What responsible practice looks like when disengagement or exit is being considered

Confirmed speakers include

• Facilitators: Archana Kotecha, The Remedy Project

• Expert insights: Ines Kaempfer, The Centre for Child Rights and Business; Archana Kotecha, The Remedy Project

• Brand insights:

• Lena Peleikis, The Otto Group

• Satte Tsao, Li & Fung

• Supplier insights:
  

• Dr. Md Bazlur Rashid, Palmal Group, Bangladesh. 

• Supplier insights: Akhtar Saeed, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills, Pakistan

• Legal insights: Daniel Schönfelder, Blue Marble Legal 

This is a solution-oriented session for companies that want to strengthen their due diligence approach, meet evolving regulatory expectations, and contribute to meaningful change for children in textile supply chains.

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