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13 Years After Rana Plaza Collapse, Root Causes of ‘Death Traps’ Persist
Despite more than a decade of hard-won progress, the work of ensuring safe factories is far from over.
Fashion Revolution’s UK HQ to Close Amid Activist Funding Collapse
Born out of the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, the activism group that asked "Who Made My Clothes?" is shutting…
Bangladeshi Factory Safety Monitor Admits Work is ‘Not Without Its Challenges’
Worker rights groups have accused the RMG Sustainability Council, which handles safety inspections and…
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Garment Worker Safety in Bangladesh Risks ‘Backslide Into Disaster’
The Clean Clothes Campaign and others warn that excessive employer influence in a tripartite monitoring…
After Rana Plaza, Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Still Live in ‘Climate of Fear’
After last year's wage protests, the risk of arrest continues to loom over thousands of workers through…
Where Were You When You Heard About Rana Plaza?
At the SJ Sustainability Summit, panelists recounted hearing about the watershed collapse and ensuing worker…
‘We Will Never Forget’: 10 Years After Rana Plaza, Are Garment Workers Any Safer?
On April 24, 2013, 1,134 garment workers died and thousands more injured when the eight-story building…
10 Years Later: Lessons from the Rana Plaza Tragedy
Systemic changes have led to some improvement in Bangladesh but there is clearly more to be done.
Why This Labor Expert Urges Brands to Stop ‘Shooting Yourself in the Foot’
If brands want to see improvements in their supply chains, they need to commit to "joint sovereignty,"…
Will Industry Invest in the New Pakistan Accord?
Companies are signing on to the extension of the Bangladesh Accord to Pakistan — but now investment must…
56% of Rana Plaza Survivors Say Their Health Is Getting Worse
More than half of Rana Plaza's survivors are suffering from deteriorating health, a four-fold increase since…
Bangladesh’s Women Garment Workers Bearing ‘Devastating’ Covid Impacts
Bangladesh's female garment workers are disproportionately bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new…
Safety Sliding Backwards? What’s Going on With Bangladesh’s Garment Sector
The number of worker injuries in Bangladesh's garment factories is increasing, a new study says.
‘Check-Box’ Social Audits Are Failing Workers, According to Report
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre released a report detailing how voluntary check-box social…
Uniqlo Latest to Sign On to Bangladesh Accord, Other Brands Called On to Step Up
The clock is ticking on the Bangladesh Accord on Fire Building Safety. Asos, G-Star, Esprit and Uniqlo so far…