The Child Labor Epidemic
Child labor is a crime committed against one out of every seven children across the globe—and the handmade rug industry is a big part of the problem.
Learn more »Faces of Freedom
The collection of work by internationally acclaimed photographer U. Roberto Romano reveals stories of former child weavers and their journey from moments of exploitation and desperation to opportunities of rehabilitation and education.
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News
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ASID Icon, "Carpet with Conscience," July 29, 2010
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Milwaukee Designer Furniture Examiner, "Looking to buy an area rug? Make sure it's GoodWeave certified!" by DeAnna Radaj, July 18, 2010
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HandWoven Weaving Today, "Walking on Sunshine," by Anita Osterhaug, July 7, 2010
Events
- GoodWeave Among NGOs Featured in "Invisible: Slavery Today"
- October 8, 2010, Cincinnati, Ohio
GoodWeave, along with other NGOs, will be featured in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center's exhibit, “Invisible: Slavery Today”."
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- Faces of Freedom Showcased at the Michael Forsberg Gallery
- October 4, 2010, Lincoln, Neb.
Faces of Freedom will be on display at the Michael Forsberg Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exhibit coincides with the Textile Society of America Conference, held Oct. 6 – 9, and the Second Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking, held Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
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- New Standard Public Consultation Now Underway
- June 30, 2010,
GoodWeave is developing a new certification standard to address the issue of child labor in carpet weaving communities more holistically. The new standard, which includes new criteria such as those relating to wages and working conditions, was revised following the first round of public consultation, during which over 300 individual comments were received. GoodWeave is now holding a second round of public consultation. To view the revised draft and comment online, please visit www.goodweave.net/consultation.
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