STITCH Resources: Navigating through crises
In rapidly changing contexts, companies must be prepared to navigate crises responsibly. Based on experiences throughout Covid and the military coup in Myanmar, STITCH has conducted research and developed guidance on managing political instability and economic disruptions in production countries.
These resources can support businesses in their decision-making on how to effectively uphold their human rights commitments and responsibilities in times of crises. Our work helps companies integrate human rights into risk management strategies, strengthening both worker protection and supply chain resilience.
REPORT | Myanmar enhanced due diligence sectoral assessment (2022)
This report provides the findings of a sectoral assessment of the human rights risks linked to the Myanmar garment sector value chain exporting to Europe and the United Kingdom (UK).
REPORT | Human rights due diligence in challenging contexts: Joint ETIs report (2024)
This report provides practical examples of how companies operating in or sourcing from challenging contexts are managing human rights risks, in line with the UNGPs and the OECD guidelines. It contains an overview and introduction of key principles of responsible business conduct, case studies of company practices in a range of challenging contexts and an overview of useful resources.
A special chapter on Ukraine is included, to provide insight into how conflicts affect the entire environment in which companies operate and the structures aimed at protecting workers’ rights. The analysis emphasises the role of local stakeholders to evaluate and adjust human rights due diligence processes.
Covid-19 response guidance from STITCH
What should a company do when a COVID-19 case is detected? This video from CNV Internationaal (in Vietnamese with English subtitles) outlines key response measures.
More STITCH resources will be published here in Q3–Q4 2025. Stay tuned!