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May 2021
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Report highlights need for gender equality in Asia’s garment sector
06 May 2021
A new ILO report 'Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector' examines the status and trends relating to women and gender dynamics in Asia’s garment sector while providing a roadmap for action to accelerate progress towards gender equality.
April 2020
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COVID-19 and Safety and health at work
COVID-19 and the new meaning of safety and health at work
30 April 2020
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, occupational safety and health takes on even greater importance. It is a core aspect of decent work, and as such, it should be universally guaranteed. Yet, too many work accidents still take place every year.
April 2015
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Press release
Rana Plaza commemoration highlights progress made and challenges ahead in Bangladesh ready-made garment sector
23 April 2015
Speakers at a commemoration event to mark the second Rana Plaza anniversary recognised the progress made towards creating a safer ready-made garment (RMG) sector for Bangladesh while stressing the need for further improvements to working conditions and worker rights in the industry.
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Press release
ILO calls for greater social dialogue in Bangladesh RMG sector
21 April 2015
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for greater social dialogue among representatives of government, employers and workers within the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector, highlighting the gains this would bring.