Stories Archives - WRAP Compliance

World Day Against Child Labor: The People Behind the Numbers

Child labor, just like slavery, hasn’t disappeared but evolved to operate under the radar in a modern world. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 50 million people worldwide are ensnared in modern-day slavery as of 2021, and around 138 million children are forced into child labor as of 2024. June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor, shedding light on the people behind the numbers. Around a quarter of those imprisoned in […]

Honoring the Earth Through Responsible Textile Production

Earth sustains every fiber we wear. From the cotton grown in fertile soil to the water used in dyeing fabrics, the textile production industry is deeply intertwined with the planet’s natural systems. As global demand for apparel and textiles continues to rise, the industry faces a critical responsibility: to protect the Earth while meeting human […]

Staff Profile: Vinay Saxena, India

Vinay has worked with WRAP for over seven years and is currently the WRAP’s Head of Operations in India, and Manager of Auditor Training.

Staff Profile: Brian Hui, China

Brian has worked with WRAP for over 12 years and is currently the WRAP’s Head of Operations for Greater China.

Staff Profile: Kamrun Nahar, Bangladesh

Kamrun has worked with WRAP for more than 13 years and is currently the Head of Operations in Bangladesh.

Staff Profile: Gerwin Leppink, Europe

Gerwin has worked with WRAP for over seven years and is currently the WRAP Regional Director, Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Staff Profile: Neni Triani, Indonesia

Neni has worked with WRAP for over two years and is currently the WRAP representative for Indonesia and Malaysia.

Staff Profile: Hong Dinh, Vietnam

Hong has worked with WRAP for over eight years and is currently the WRAP representative for Vietnam.

Staff Profile: Dawn Williams, USA

Dawn has worked with WRAP for 22 years and is the Manager of Administrative Operations at WRAP headquarters in the USA. “I had knowledge and understanding of WRAP’s mission from the beginning. I found it very interesting and wanted to join to learn how WRAP could assist facilities and workers to succeed in being compliant […]

Staff Profile: Steven Leung, Hong Kong

Steven has been with WRAP for 10 years and works as an administrative officer in Hong Kong “I decided to join WRAP because I wanted to find a meaningful job that can help others and enrich myself. I deeply feel that my role is to contribute to the high-value project of implementing social responsibility. Every […]