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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a severe impact on those who work in and
supply global value chains. 292 million jobs in manufacturing supply chains are at
high risk globally due to the COVID-19-related drop in consumer demand. These include
73 million in textiles and garment supply chains – a critical source of labour demand
for many of the poorest and most vulnerable workers globally.</p><p><br>Multinational
corporations have significant reach and can have a positive impact on their supply
chains. DFID is partnering with Unilever to deploy a Hygiene and Behaviour Change
Coalition to combat COVID-19 where our support is matched in-kind from Unilever. DFID
is also supportive of initiatives such as the ILO/IUTC Action in the Global Garment
Industry that encourages good practice. We also support the efforts of organisations
like the Ethical Trading Initiative and Fairtrade Foundation, who work with companies
to ensure good working conditions in their supply chains. Finally, DFID has provided
funding to the Business and COVID-19 Response Centre, which is working to accelerate
global learning and action to support the most vulnerable people in companies’ supply
chains.</p>
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