WEAVE Fair Trade: Empowering Refugee Women Artisans Through ICH and Creative Industries
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Manage No DI00001361 Country Thailand Author Mitos Urgel (CEO and President, Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE)) Published Year 2023 Language English Copyright 
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| Description | WEAVE, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a Social Enterprise World Forum verified social enterprise, is an inspiring and extraordinary organization powered by refugee women. It has empowered and made a significant impact on the lives of Karen and Karenni refugee women artisans and their host communities on the border of Thailand and Myanmar. By integrating elements of ICH and the creative industries in its work, WEAVE has created a powerful platform for social and economic empowerment. Below are the features of the connection between WEAVE’s work, ICH, and the creative industries, and its positive impact to the refugee women artisans and their host communities. | ||
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