EDD (European Development Days 2019)

CEC feels privileged to participate in the 13 edition of European Development Days (EDD) 2019.  European Development Days show case Europe’s Commitment to build a sustainable and fair world. The forum’s core belief is that cooperation is the key to achieve Agenda 2030 and bring real change towards poverty –free and sustainable world. Everyone is given a voice in this open, collaborative and inclusive platform. CEC will represent India in carbon off-set category towards reducing Extreme Inequalities to Better Opportunities.

Addressing inequalities: building a world which leaves no one behind is at the core of European values and enshrined within the EU's legal and political framework. EDD are Europe’s leading forum on international cooperation and development. Organised by the European Commission, the forum brings the development community together to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire innovative solutions and new partnerships for the world’s most pressing challenges.

About the Project – India produces roughly 250 billion clay bricks, employs 20 million workers toiling for 14 hours a day. Women remain invisible and are not recognized as workers. Men, women and children face gross inequality, injustice and bondage. “Empowering CSOs on Decent Work and Green Brick in India’s Brick Kilns” is working with diverse stakeholders and bringing them together to improve labour conditions, enhance equality and ensure sustainable growth. The stakeholders are CSOs working on human, labour, women and child rights and green technology – and also brick kiln workers, owners and local authorities. 42 CSOs have trained on advocating for inclusive decent work, cleaner brick kiln technologies. 5000 targeted workers have been organized into collectives. 50 CSOs have acute awareness around project issues. 10 owners have converted to green Natural Draft Zig Zag Technology (NDZZT). Workers Skill Diversification Centres have been established in Uttar Pradesh and Tripura to break down the structural divide and to encourage more women to learn new skills. Tripura State Government have appreciated the training module developed and have adopted it in State’s Skill Development Curriculum. 

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