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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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“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.
Every 12 minutes, a girl dies as a direct result of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). That’s 5 girls in an hour, 120 girls a day, 44,320 girls every year. These are not just numbers—they represent real lives, dreams and futures lost to a practice without a medical purpose.
