International Forum on Socially Responsible Garment Industry, Hosted by the Maquila Solidarity Network
Location: 89 Chestnut St, Toronto
Public Forum: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free, space is limited
Tel: 416-532-8584
Email: amujoo@maquilasolidarity.org
Host website: Maquila Solidarity Network
The Public Forum will look ahead at the trends and challenges facing the garment and textile industry over the next three-year post-quota transition period and how companies can become both globally competitive and socially responsible.
Speakers will include:
Susan Proudman, Marks & Spencer
Michael Kobori, Levi Strauss & Co.
Susan Hayter, International Labour Organization (IL0)
Leanne Sedowski, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development.
Reception and Exhibit on the Garment Industry in Lesotho, Africa
The Public Forum will be followed by a reception and exhibition featuring the Lesotho garment industry. The Lesotho Ambassador to Canada and the newly elected Minister of Labour will open the reception.
What is the MFA Forum?
The MFA Forum is an open network of major international brands, apparel suppliers and governments from developing countries, trade union organizations, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations committed to working together to develop strategies for a competitive and socially responsible garment and textile industry.
In addition to the Public Forum, MFA Forum participants from around the world will be involved in a series of strategy meetings to assess progress and make plans for in-country projects in Lesotho, Bangladesh, Morocco, and Central America to develop and promote socially responsible and globally competitive national garment industries. The Maquila Solidarity Network is a founding member of the MFA Forum and is acting as local host for these meetings.
