The Centre for Child Rights and Business in Sri Lanka will host its annual “Co-Creating a Family-Friendly Tea Industry” conference on October 17, under the theme ‘Dignity’, in Colombo.
Supported by Save the Children’s Country Office in Sri Lanka and the Planters’ Association of Ceylon, this multi-stakeholder event marks a significant step forward in the quest for dignity and child rights within the tea sector. In a follow-up to last year’s inaugural conference, which was a resounding success in bringing together over 100 stakeholders from the tea industry, government, unions, civil society, and development agencies, The Centre launched the Child Rights in Business (CRIB) Tea platform. This innovative platform has initiated a culture of collaboration and idea-sharing among stakeholders, igniting a fresh wave of solutions and initiatives.
At the core of this year’s conference is the mission to co-create solutions for child rights challenges, including critical discussions on key priorities affecting tea plantation communities, encompassing youth skill development, parental care, housing and land rights, fair wages, child protection, education, and gender equity in the tea industry. The Centre will recognise outstanding Seal members who have demonstrated their commitment to child rights and made positive strides since the CRIB platform was launched…
