Strengthening Supply Chains in Türkiye
Türkiye’s textile and ready-to-wear sector stands as one of the key drivers of the national economy, playing a strategic role in both employment and exports. However, long-standing structural challenges—including intensive working hours, occupational health and safety risks, gender inequality, and barriers preventing the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in the workforce—continue to […]
Empowering Women for Gender Equality and Socioeconomic Inclusion in Adıyaman
Implemented between March 2024 and January 2025 by the Business and Human Rights Association (BHRTR) with the support of the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul, this project focused on promoting gender equality and inclusive workplace practices in the ready-to-wear sector in the earthquake-affected region of Türkiye, with a particular emphasis on the Adıyaman Organized […]
Perspectives on Business and Human Rights in Turkey
Business and human rights is a concept that refers to the relationship between businesses and the fundamental human rights of individuals and communities affected by business activities. It recognizes that businesses have a responsibility to respect and promote human rights in their operations and throughout their global value chains. Business and human rights in Türkiye […]
Analysis of Child Labour and Business Principles in Cotton and Garment Sector in Türkiye
The main purpose of this project, carried out in cooperation with UNICEF Türkiye, was to analyze the awareness, practices and measures taken regarding child labour in the cotton and ready-to-wear supply chains in Türkiye, and to offer short – medium – long-term suggestions within the framework of the bottlenecks and challenges encountered. In this context, […]
Human Rights Impact and Risk Assessment in Agricultural Supply Chains
In order to ensure human rights compliance in the agricultural supply chain of local and foreign companies and to address sector-specific human rights risks, Minerva conducted supply chain mapping and human rights impact and risk assessments by prioritising child protection, decent work practices, occupational health and safety, and gender equality. Within the scope of […]