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OECD side session addressed caste discrimination in global supply chains

At an OECD side session on 10 February, speakers highlighted caste-based discrimination as a serious and often overlooked human rights risk in global supply chains and called for stronger action to address it through […]
March 2nd, 2026|Uncategorized|
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Women Leading Change in Global Supply Chains: Key insights from webinar co-organised by IDSN

On 30 October 2025, IDSN, Ethical Trade Denmark, Ethical Trade Norway and the Ethical Trading Initiative UK organised a members-only webinar on ’Women Leading Change in Global Supply Chains – Ways Forward for HRDD in […]
November 2nd, 2025|Uncategorized|
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Strengthening UN response to addressing caste discrimination: IDSN contributes to global community of practice

In October, IDSN contributed to a global Community of Practice session hosted by the UN Network on Racial Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, bringing together UN staff from around the world working in contexts […]
October 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|
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Annual Report 2024-25

We are pleased to share the IDSN Annual Report for 2024–25, which outlines key activities and developments across our core thematic areas: Dalit women and gender justice, business and human rights, and equality and […]
May 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|
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Addressing Caste Discrimination in India’s Supply Chains: Insights from Ethical Trade Norway’s Seminar

In January 2025, Ethical Trade Norway convened a seminar titled “Responsible Trade with India – What Must You Know?” to explore the complexities of engaging with India’s vast and diverse market. The event underscored […]
March 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|
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Join us for a critical discussion on root causes of caste-based slavery and exploitation in South Asia and how to start tackling them!

📢 Side Event at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector 🗓 Date & Time: 14 February 2025, 12:30–14:00 CET 📍 Online (Zoom) – Register now: https://lnkd.in/d6m272PU Why Attend? ✅ If you source textiles or leather from South Asia this […]
February 3rd, 2025|Business, India, Pakistan, South Asia, Uncategorized|
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Tribute to IDSN’s first Director Rikke Nöhrlind

It is with immense sadness that we have learned that IDSN’s first Director, Rikke Nöhrlind, has passed away. Rikke was an instrumental part of laying the foundations of the International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) and […]
August 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|
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OECD side-event proposes strategies for action to address caste in the global garment and footwear supply chains

A recent OECD side-event, co-organised by Arisa and IDSN, delved into caste discrimination within global garment and footwear supply chains, offering practical insights for companies seeking to address this pervasive problem. Led by a […]
May 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|
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UN slavery expert raises concern over caste discrimination in Sri Lanka

IDSN welcomes the attention to an often hidden issue in Sri Lanka. In his end of mission press statement Mr. Obokata stated: “I also wish to raise the issue of caste-based discrimination which reportedly persists in […]
December 6th, 2021|Sri Lanka, Uncategorized, United Nations|
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The impact of the caste system in Nepal discussed at national-level webinar

Read the news in the FEDO E-bulletin Watch the video of the webinar https://fb.watch/98BVtjx6Ml/
September 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|
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