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How the Central Java Agreement Is Rewriting Rules on Workplace Safety in Garment Supply Chains

How the Central Java Agreement Is Rewriting Rules on Workplace Safety in Garment Supply Chains

The Central Java Gender Justice Agreement, signed in July 2024, is drawing global attention as a rare example of enforceable labour protections in garment supply chains. Covering more than 6,000 workers in two Indonesian factories, the union-led framework establishes binding safeguards against gender-based violence while placing greater accountability obligations on international apparel brands

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New car washer reduces water consumption by 55%

Prachi Desai

For a water-scarce city where there's a vehicle for every two persons, a cutdown in water consumption towards cleaning cars would be a most welcome step. A high-pressure car washer launched on Tuesday can bring down this water consumption by 55 per cent — something that may be welcomed by many. "By falling back on the usual way of cleaning cars with buckets, one would end up using as many as four of them — that would be roughly 100 litres of water. However, with a high-pressure washer, you would...

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Nagalim has never been a part of India

Muivah and Swu

He was barely in his thirties, when this strapping young man trekked all the way to China braving dense jungles, treacherous passes and hostile forces all around. More than 30 years later, the magic still works. The twinkle in his eyes unmistakable, the general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN), Thuingaleng Muivah, retains a charm and sharp intellect that makes him the leader of the most potent and dreaded insurgent organisation in the Northeast. Back again in Nagalim...

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