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Blog: HERproject: Making Women’s Health Care a Global Reality

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

Ever since Al Gore was focused on NAFTA, not climate change, debate has raged over whether globalization has helped or hurt workers, communities, and national economies. One question in particular has been front and center: what about the treatment of workers in the thousands of factories that make products for western consumers? But too often, the particular needs of women driving the global economy have been overlooked. Read more →

Posted: March 10, 2010 | Topics: Labor Migration, Women & Sustainability

BSR Insight Article: HERproject Report Reveals Positive Impacts on Women and Business

According to BSR's new report on HERproject, our factory-based women's health initiative has provided positive benefits for business and significantly improved women's health awareness, leadership skills, and relationships with their employers. Read more 

Posted: March 9, 2010 | Topics: Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

BSR Insight Article: Investing in Women for a Better World

Racheal Meiers (née Yeager), Director, HERproject

There has never been a better time to invest in women. Read more 

Posted: March 9, 2010 | Topics: Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

Blog: International Women’s Day: Supporting Women’s Empowerment Across the Globe

Cody Sisco, Former Manager, Advisory Services

As we take a moment to reflect today on International Women’s Day, it is important to recognize the progress we’ve made on ensuring respect for human rights for women around the world. We must also take this opportunity to consider the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to ensure women’s full participation in the global economy. Read more →

Posted: March 6, 2010 | Topics: Women & Sustainability

Blog: In Conversation with Factory Workers in Bangalore

By Nandini Hampole

I was recently in Bangalore to kick off the HERproject Southern India expansion through renewed partnerships with international companies, their supplier factories, and our local partner St. John’s Medical College. Read more →

Posted: February 22, 2010 | Topics: Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

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