News | Arisa

From household to classroom: community mobilisation in Khargone

Early each morning in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, community mobilisers set out on foot, walking through narrow village lanes toward the homes of children…

Lisanne Beijen23 March 2026

News Textile

Are workers’ rights considered in fashion brands’ sustainability claims?

Many garment brands promote their products using sustainability claims, such as garments made with recycled textile content. Using recycled materials reduces the need for…

Lisanne Beijen26 January 2026

News Textile

Textile recycling further explored

Following our earlier publication on the human side of textile recycling in India—which highlighted the harsh working conditions faced by recycling workers—we now turn…

Lisanne Beijen22 January 2026

News Textile

Behind the threads: a peek into Pakistan’s textile recycling industry

It is a warm and sunny day in Faisalabad, Pakistan, although the region’s notorious annual smog dims much of the sunlight. The thick layer…

Lisanne Beijen18 December 2025

Natural stone News

Collaborating for better workplaces in the sandstone supply chain: from factory to quarry, cobble yard, and home-based workers

Rajasthan, India, is a key global supplier of natural stone, particularly sandstone from the Bundi district. While the region is known for its high-quality…

Lisanne Beijen27 November 2025

News Textile

How sustainable are recycled textiles really?

More and more clothing brands are promoting the use of recycled materials as part of their sustainability strategy. Processing textile waste into new fibers…

Lisanne Beijen17 November 2025

News Textile

Fast fashion is fuelling a global waste crisis

By producing an enormous number of cheaply made garments each year—designed to last only a few wears—the fast fashion industry drives a cycle of…

Lisanne Beijen10 July 2025

News Textile

Global fashion giants linked to wage theft at Pakistan denim factories

Workers in Pakistan’s denim factories—supplying global fashion brands such as H&M, C&A, and Gap—are subjected to excessive working hours, wage theft, poverty wages, and…

Lisanne Beijen1 July 2025

News

Hidden contract labour in Tamil Nadu’s garment industry

Contract labour in the garment and textile sector of Tamil Nadu, India, is widespread and involves risks for both workers and companies. According to…

Lisanne Beijen18 February 2025

Kleding News

New report highlights challenges faced by workers from marginalised caste communities in Pakistan’s garment industry

A new report by Arisa, The Knowledge Forum and Pakistan Dalit Solidarity Network highlights the challenges faced by workers from marginalised caste communities in…

Lisanne Beijen6 February 2025