International Labour Organization (ILO) recently hosted International Labour Conference in Geneva, where it mentioned that Brazil is a star member of the organization as the country follows seven out of eight fundamental conventions set by the body. Also, in terms of labour legislation, justice and inspection, Brazil is traded as an ‘international example’ within the ILO.
At the Conference, name of Brazil-based VICUNHA TEXTIL, world leaders in denim production and a respected member of ABIT – Brazilian Textile and Garment Association, was also mentioned as a ‘historic member’ of the association which fully implements the Brazilian labour laws and standards
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“We’ve followed the ILO conference in Geneva with great interest and are proud to be working at the top of the international labour world!” commented Thomas Dislich, Managing Director VICUNHA TEXTIL for Europe and Asia. “Based on social responsibility principles VICUNHA TEXTIL delivers ethical and transparent relations that are beyond business management, which contribute to the creation of solid foundations supporting the growth of its employees, clients, partners, suppliers, Government and society,” he adds.
The company works in collaboration with social and economic growth of the communities where it acts, with the environments preservation in mind and sponsor projects in Education, motivation, life quality and social inclusion.
One such initiative is the ‘PESCAR Project’, which provides personal and professional development to low income teenagers. The project aims at helping youths in a situation of social vulnerability to obtain an education while learning about social skills, citizenship, health, personal growth and motivation.
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Another effort that shows the denim manufacturer’s commitment towards social responsibility is VICUNHA RESPONSIBLE INCLUSION Programme, a social initiative by the company, which ensures social inclusion of disabled people. The Programme creates working conditions and action against discrimination adding more dignity in the workplace and its employees with disabilities personnel. The high number of disabled people in the workforce reflects the engagement, states press release of the company.
