World Day Against Child Labor 2016
This year’s World Day Against Child Labor highlights the problem of child labor in supply chains. To commemorate the day and raise awareness about this issue Winrock International (@WinrockIntl) will host a one-hour Twitter chat on Thursday, June 9th between 10:00-11:00 AM EDT. During the chat panelists will discuss how advocates, businesses, and consumers can ensure that supply chains are free from child labor.
Panelists will include:
| Renata Bruzova Program Manager for the ARISE Program Japan Tobacco International @RenataBruzova |
Declan Croucher Director of Advisory Services Verité @VeriteNews |
| Kate Francis Senior Advisor GoodWeave International @GoodWeave |
Katie Henke Director of the Civic Engagement and Social Equity Winrock International @MsKatieHenke |
| Liz Miller Marketing Manager Divine Chocolate @DivineChocUSA |
Vicki Walker Technical Advisor on Child Labor and Social Inclusion Winrock International @vswalker |
Please join us at #EndCL to participate in the discussion and learn more about this important issue. Click here for instructions on how to join the conversation.
Click here for a wrap-up of the June 9 Twitter chat.
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