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Manel Diestre

Manel Diestre

President of the Federation of Associations of Craftsmen of Trades of Catalonia (FAAOC), master craftsman and specialist in the restoration of ceramic architectural heritage. 

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Generational succession in crafts: Tradition in danger or necessary evolution?

“To guarantee the continuity of the sector, it is essential that institutions and society as a whole promote training and support programs for new artisans.”

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World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 and serves to focus people's attention on the importance of freshwater for people's lives, forcing us to think socially about the sustainable management we must do of it.

“To guarantee the continuity of the sector, it is essential that institutions and society as a whole promote training and support programs for new artisans.”

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed wage and severance theft in the garment industry, leaving thousands of workers unpaid. Major brands, including Adidas, refuse to take responsibility, despite owing millions. A coalition of labor rights groups proposes a Severance Guarantee Fund to protect workers. Without urgent action, future crises will leave workers just as vulnerable.