Women
Starting on International Women's Day 2022, this Eco-Business series examines the issues that affect the lives of just under half of the world's population, from inequality and discrimination to empowerment and leadership.
The Jakarta-based fashion start-up works directly with village craftswomen and grows 100 per cent of its own cotton – "hard choices" it's had to make because the majority of garment makers are still unfairly paid and material traceability is almost impossible.
The Covid-19 pandemic hit them hard and nearly took away their livelihoods. But with new initiatives launched to champion traditional textile makers and sustainable fashion, the artisans of Iloilo, Philippines, are back at work on their looms. This International Women's Day, we spotlight their stories and how they have overcome their struggles.
The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.
Parity between the sexes is bottom of a global study of the issues people worry about. But gender equality and issues like climate change are connected, and should not be tackled in isolation, the report's authors say.
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