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FTA Participates in Convention on International Labour Standards and the Indian Workplace
On 18 November, FTA took part in a one-day workshop at a convention on International Labour Standards and the Indian Workplace in the Global Supply Chains hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business in New Delhi, India.
FTA and the International Organization for Migration Discuss Labour Migration
In November, FTA met with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Geneva to discuss labour migration in supply chains.
APSCA Elects Members to Executive Board
On 7 November, the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA), held its inaugural general meeting and election of its Executive Board.
FTA Explores Challenges in RMG and Leather Sector
On 26 October 2016, FTA organised a roundtable for high level stakeholders in Dhaka.
FTA Signs Joint-Statement on National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights
On 16 November, FTA together with a group of business organisations released a joint statement on National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights.
FTA Participates in Annual General Meeting of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
On 13 October, the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce was held in New Delhi with over 400 trade professionals.
FTA Participates in Trade Policy Breakfast on Turkey
On 15 November, FTA organised a trade policy breakfast on Turkey at the European Parliament in cooperation with Textile+Mode.FTA Calls for President-elect Trump To Continue Positive EU-US Trade Relationship
FTA calls upon President-elect Trump, and the new administration that will accompany his occupation of the White House, not to take an insular view and lose sight of the positive trade relationship the US has with Europe, and the rest of the World, and to continue to endorse a policy of open, fair and progressive trade.FTA Welcomes Commission Proposal on China MES
We trust that this fair solution to a controversial issue will be accepted by China and will result in a “normalisation” of trade policy relations between the two trading blocs.
FTA Discussed Sustainable Olive Oil at SwitchMed Connect Conference
On 20 October, FTA participated in a session at the SwitchMed Connect 2016 conference on sustainable production and consumption of olive oil.FTA Statement on Enhanced EU-Turkey Customs Union
Before negotiations begin, FTA believes Turkey should remove or commit to remove many of the trade barriers and duties that are in place.
FTA Welcomes CETA Breakthrough and its Significance for the Future of EU Trade Policy
FTA welcomes the final compromise and signing of the CETA declaration on 31 October 2016.FTA Statement on the European Commission’s Communication “Towards A Robust Trade Policy”
FTA agrees with the EU Commission’s statement that trade is essential for growth, jobs and competitiveness.
FTA Speaks at Trade for Sustainable Development Forum
FTA held a panel session on data sharing and promoting transparency in supply chains at the Trade for Sustainable Development Forum.
FTA Director General Completes Highly Successful Mission to Vietnam
FTA Director General, Christian Ewert, travelled to Hanoi, Vietnam to promote free and sustainable trade and garner support for upcoming FTA activities in the country and the region.
FTA Partners With BSR to Advance the Empowerment of Women in Global Supply Chains
BSCI has joined a collaboration led by the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) to promote women’s empowerment in global supply chains.
FTA and EuroCommerce Discuss Mode 5 at WTO Public Forum
On 28 September 2016, FTA and EuroCommerce held a well-attended session at the WTO Public Forum on a truly innovative topic – Mode 5.FTA Supports a Quick Entry into Force of The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
On 14 September 2016, FTA participated in the conference: “EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Get Ready for New Opportunities”.UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Endorses FTA’s Guidance Package on ‘Syrian Refugees Working in Turkey
As highlighted as a good example of a private sector initiative by UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, this Guidance aims to provide support for BSCI participants and producers to help identify, prevent and mitigate abuses and exploitation of Syrian refugees in their supply chains in Turkey.
FTA Increases Support to French Members by Recruiting ACTE International
FTA is pleased to announce that ACTE International is taking the role of National Contact Group (NCG) Coordinator France represented by Anne Le Rolland and Sylvie Thonnerieux.Andy Hall’s Verdict a Sad Setback for Human Rights in Thailand
FTA is disappointed by the Thai court decision that has found rights activist Andy Hall guilty of criminal defamation, and concerned about the adverse impact it will have on the defence of human rights in the country.
FTA Participates in the First EU-Australia Leadership Forum
The programme aims to foster collaboration and find new ideas to promote and deepen the relationship between both actors.