Anne Klein Women's Award 2016 to Dr. Gisela Burckhardt Reasons Given by the Jury: Anne Klein Women’s Award 2016 Honor Millions of female textile workers are forced to toil under inhumane conditions to produce our clothing. Gisela Burckhardt is consistently committed to helping all women worldwide secure their right to fair and living-wage work. The Award Winner Short Biography of Award Recipient Gisela Burckhardt Biography She is an expert, a trainer, the chairwoman of FEMNET, and an author: Here are the key milestones in the life of Gisela Burckhardt, the fifth recipient of the Anne Klein Women's Award, in bullet points. Rights for People, Rules for Businesses Portrait Gisela Burckhardt has been advocating for women for years—particularly in the global textile industry. She calls out fashion companies when their suppliers violate labor and human rights and urges policymakers to enact legislation. She also advocates for mindful consumption—and is firmly convinced that people are beginning to realize: “Fair fashion is beautiful.” Johanna Hergt The Award Ceremony A Bridge-Builder Between Consumers and Workers Greeting In her speech at the Anne Klein Women's Award ceremony, Barbara Unmüßig praised the passionate commitment of the award recipient, Gisela Burckhardt, to the rights of women workers in the global textile industry—particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia. Barbara Unmüßig Good Fashion Is Fair Laudatio Gisela Burckhardt has been fighting for years to improve the living conditions of female workers in the international textile industry. In her laudatory speech, Renate Künast thanked her for her tireless efforts. Renate Künast “We’re in a Difficult Situation, but Not a Hopeless One” Speech Under sometimes harsh conditions, women in Southeast Asia sew garments for the German market. “Anyone who has seen the misery these women endure cannot pretend that it has nothing to do with us,” says Gisela Burckhardt—an activist and recipient of the 2016 Anne Klein Women’s Award. Her acceptance speech. Gisela Burckhardt Photo Gallery Recording of the Ceremony Anne-Klein-Frauenpreis 2016 an Gisela Burckhardt - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. The Anne Klein Women’s Award Read more Anne Klein Women's Award 2015 to Nebahat Akkoc Read more Anne Klein Women's Award 2017 to Nomarussia Bonase Read more
Reasons Given by the Jury: Anne Klein Women’s Award 2016 Honor Millions of female textile workers are forced to toil under inhumane conditions to produce our clothing. Gisela Burckhardt is consistently committed to helping all women worldwide secure their right to fair and living-wage work.
Short Biography of Award Recipient Gisela Burckhardt Biography She is an expert, a trainer, the chairwoman of FEMNET, and an author: Here are the key milestones in the life of Gisela Burckhardt, the fifth recipient of the Anne Klein Women's Award, in bullet points.
Rights for People, Rules for Businesses Portrait Gisela Burckhardt has been advocating for women for years—particularly in the global textile industry. She calls out fashion companies when their suppliers violate labor and human rights and urges policymakers to enact legislation. She also advocates for mindful consumption—and is firmly convinced that people are beginning to realize: “Fair fashion is beautiful.” Johanna Hergt
A Bridge-Builder Between Consumers and Workers Greeting In her speech at the Anne Klein Women's Award ceremony, Barbara Unmüßig praised the passionate commitment of the award recipient, Gisela Burckhardt, to the rights of women workers in the global textile industry—particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia. Barbara Unmüßig
Good Fashion Is Fair Laudatio Gisela Burckhardt has been fighting for years to improve the living conditions of female workers in the international textile industry. In her laudatory speech, Renate Künast thanked her for her tireless efforts. Renate Künast
“We’re in a Difficult Situation, but Not a Hopeless One” Speech Under sometimes harsh conditions, women in Southeast Asia sew garments for the German market. “Anyone who has seen the misery these women endure cannot pretend that it has nothing to do with us,” says Gisela Burckhardt—an activist and recipient of the 2016 Anne Klein Women’s Award. Her acceptance speech. Gisela Burckhardt