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The human choice
GoodWeave-certified products give strength to a brand
identifying out-of-school children and assisting with their enrolment, as well as remediation programmes that remove child labourers from worksites and provide individual rehabilitative services. Through inspection, monitoring, remediation and prevention, GoodWeave takes a holistic approach to address child labour. Choosing GoodWeave-certified products gives strength to a brand by adding a story of impact and
accountability. Those selling and buying GoodWeave-labelled products are not only delivering artisan craftsmanship: they are helping protect workers, empower communities and shape an industry where design excellence and social responsibility go hand in hand. The GoodWeave label resonates with today’s conscious consumer values and gives stockists a credible answer when asked about ethical sourcing. Visit: www.goodweave.org
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While some labels simply tell you what you’re buying, the GoodWeave label tells the world you choose human rights. GoodWeave International is the leading organisation working to stop child and forced labour in rug and home textile supply chains in India and Nepal. For 30 years, GoodWeave has operated in weaving communities, inspecting and monitoring worksites across all levels of production. Since 1994, GoodWeave has freed more than 11,100 children from labour, provided education to over 102,900, and in 2025 alone has protected more than 133,100 workers under the GoodWeave Standard. The GoodWeave label is a certification that provides the best assurance that any product carrying it is made without child, forced or bonded labour. It also means that a percentage of every purchase supports programmes that educate children and improve working conditions for adults in producer communities. GoodWeave monitors supply chains by making regular, unannounced inspections of production facilities at every tier, including home-based sites. Through partnerships with local organisations, GoodWeave assesses community needs that address the root causes of child labour. These include prevention programmes, such as
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What the GoodWeave label tells your customers
GoodWeave has freed more than 11,100 children from labour
GoodWeave carries out regular, unannounced inspections
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