Codes of conduct for ethical trade have been criticised for failing to consider gender issues or extend to temporary workers. In response, this paper from the Ethical Trade and Natural Resources Programme explores ways to develop codes that are effective and inclusive of all workers, including female and temporary workers. The research analyses how ethical trade can enhance the economic and social rights of women and men workers in African export horticulture and identifies best practice in implementing gender-sensitive ethical trade based on worker and stakeholder participation.