World Day Against Child Labor: Reflecting on progress in Nepal’s brick industry

In April 2024, the government of Nepal added all activities related to brick manufacturing to the hazardous child labor list, declaring any part of brick manufacturing unsafe for children under the age of 17.

GoodWeave expands senior leadership team with key appointments in programs, advocacy, and development

Amid rising child labor and diminishing global support, GoodWeave bolsters its team to meet the challenge.

SESSION RECORDING: Modern Slavery and Child Labour in the Ready-made Garment Sector of Bangladesh

A close nexus: Climate change and vulnerability to exploitation

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis; it is a direct driver of human vulnerability, exacerbating the conditions that lead to child and forced labor.

GoodWeave releases videos on workplace rights for Bangladesh garment workers

GoodWeave is dedicated to promoting workers’ rights and improving working conditions across global supply chains. With generous funding from UK International Development from the UK government, we are pleased to share four new educational videos for garment workers in Bangladesh.

How youth advocates like Sumitra are shaping a more inclusive future

A child labor survivor now human rights advocate, Sumitra stood before the United Nations (UN) House in Kathmandu’s audience not merely as an attendee but as a leader.

Hem Moktan: He Made It

Hem Moktan was 13 years old when he was freed from a carpet factory in Kathmandu by a GoodWeave inspector. He was enrolled in GoodWeave’s transit home for former child laborers where he received an education. He now works to protect other children and serves as Child Development Officer at Nepal GoodWeave Foundation. Hem’s story demonstrates how GoodWeave’s work transforms both global supply chains and individual lives. View both short and long versions of the film.