Challenging Nike to Deliver on Worker’s Rights

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

 After filing a complaint against Nike through the United Nations Global Compact Complaint Mechanism, WEDO had two meetings with Nike representatives in 2008 about the perennially unjust conditions of workers in Nike’s supply chain factories. Nike is a member of the compact–a voluntary initiative that commits a company to engage in sustainable and responsible business practices. The ensuing dialogue with Nike led WEDO to initiate a fact-finding project with partners that will help supply chain …

Tags: Corporate Accountability, Corporate Campaigns, Human Rights
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NCRW March 6th panel: Women as Agents of Change

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

June Zeitlin speaks on the panel entitled “Private/Civil Society Partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility: Women as Agents of Change”

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Tags: Corporate Accountability, Trade and Finance
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16 Days: Day Nine

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Day Nine of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

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Tags: Corporate Accountability, Trade and Finance
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16 Days: Day Four

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Day Four of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

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Tags: Corporate Accountability, Trade and Finance
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16 Days: Day Two

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Day Two of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

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Tags: Corporate Accountability, Trade and Finance
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