Women Working Worldwide’s core mission is to work in partnership with grassroots organisations around the world, to assist and empower women workers in international supply chains to claim their rights and gain decent wages for their work.
We work with UK companies to advocate on behalf of women workers, and we advise companies and international trade unions on how to best to meet their commitments to gender equality and women’s rights across their supply chains.
Women workers in global supply chains often lack power and voice, and have the most precarious and low paid jobs, yet they are essential in achieving the production and quality targets of suppliers to major retailers in the UK and Europe. We also recognise that work in global supply chains such as garments, horticulture and flowers offer vital opportunities for women to earn a living, provide for their families and improve their social and economic standing.
Women Working Worldwide...
Provides appropriate training and promote workers’ rights to join unions and form workers’ organisations
Advocates at national and international levels for improved women’s rights, conditions and working life
Builds the capacity of individuals and organisations working directly with women workers
Carries out gender disaggregated participatory research in collaboration with our partners, and share the results
Acts as a resource for women-centred work on labour rights, women’s empowerment and connect with women’s organisations around the world
