Asian Dialogues Series: Safeguarding Worker Rights

This Asian Dialogue Series seminar focuses on the key issues facing workers in Asia’s apparel and textile supply chains - and the action needed to safeguard their rights. Four expert panellists with deep experience in labour research and advocacy across Asia discuss current conditions, challenges, and strategies for change.

The session highlights major concerns such as wage non-payment (still a persistent issue), gendered impacts on women and homeworkers, and how new approaches are emerging to hold brands accountable for poor purchasing practices. Panellists also explore how unions and allies are mobilising to demand fair treatment and shared responsibility in global fashion supply chains.

About the Asian Dialogue Series

The “Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Industry” series was initiated to foster collaboration and strengthen regional knowledge exchange for greater social, environmental and economic sustainability in the sector. Launched in 2015, the series aims to cultivate regional, sector-specific dialogue and promote cooperation between actors from across the supply chain.

About Asia Garment Hub

The Asia Garment Hub is a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia, viewed through a lens of decent work and sustainability. Founded by ILO and GIZ, the Hub brings high-quality resources from leading industry organisations and respected voices, bringing together manufacturers, brands, worker and employer organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.