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GoodWeave International welcomes new board members, announces governance transition
The organization also notes a board leadership transition, with Michelle Cross Fenty completing eight years of service, including time as Co-Chair, and long-time board member Charles “Chip” Lyons assuming the role.
The addition of Muhedini and Cornett strengthens the board’s expertis...
The hidden costs of Trump’s tariffs on global supply chains
According to Democrats on the bicameral Joint Committee, Trump’s tariffs are estimated to have added nearly $1,200 in costs for Amer...
New Report Documents Links Between Climate Impacts and Child and Forced Labor in Nepal
WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 – A new report from GoodWeave International and New ERA details how climate change is contributing to child and forced labor in Nepal’s carpet and brick sectors. The study c...
Together with Jan Sahas, GoodWeave expands protections for workers in India’s carpet supply chain
The project aims to unlock funds through existing, government-sponsored social security systems for worker communities in India, including Jaipur, Agra, and Chitrakoot/B...
An open letter calling for tariff accommodation for ethical American businesses and their Indian rug producers
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GoodWeave’s three-year project traces supply chains and reveals wage gaps in India and Nepal’s carpet sector
The project, implemented in India and Nepal, aimed to expand GoodWeave’s approach to addressing child labor in carpet manufacturing supply chains while examining wage challenges faced ...
GoodWeave partner brings certified rugs to Greenwich hotel amid US-India trade challenges
They have been proud partners of ours for more than seven years. We seized the opportunity to meet at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, a luxury boutique hot...
World Day Against Child Labor: Reflecting on progress in Nepal’s brick industry
This step by the Nepali government was a result of sustained efforts in policy, programming, and advocacy from public and private institutions dedicated to addressing child labor in it...
GoodWeave expands senior leadership team with key appointments in programs, advocacy, and development
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 13, 2025 — GoodWeave International is pleased to welcome into its ranks three seasoned leaders in the global development, workers’ rights, and responsible business fields: Anne-Laure Henry-Gréard as Senior Director of Programs, Sadikshya Nepal as Director of Advocacy...
SESSION RECORDING: Modern Slavery and Child Labour in the Ready-made Garment Sector of Bangladesh
Our virtual side session, hosted in collaboration with the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab as part of the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, took place on February 10, 2025.
The session centered on findings from a new report by GoodW...
