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Trump’s Trade War Could Kill Lesotho’s Garment Industry

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

July 16, 2025
News Story

Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk

Media outlet: The Conversation

May 21, 2025
Factory Investigation

Everest Apparel

The WRC documented several serious labor rights violations at Everest Apparel, a factory…

September 6, 2024
News Story

Holding Taiwan’s transnational corporations to account

Media outlet: Taipei Times

December 7, 2023
News Story

Collective Action to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment

Media outlet: US Department of Labor Blog

December 6, 2023
News Story

Multi-stakeholders gather to learn lessons from Lesotho on tackling gender-based violence and harassment at work

Media outlet: Equal Times

September 18, 2023
Commentary

New Report Details Impact of Lesotho Anti-GBVH Program

A new report details the impact of the Lesotho…

May 4, 2023
Factory Investigation

KGG Garments, Plc

In March 2022, the WRC secured a commitment from the university licensee, Cutter…

December 16, 2022
News Story

Finding a Voice

Media outlet: Rivet

March 28, 2022
News Story

Ethical Jeans

Media outlet: Ethical Consumer

February 16, 2022
News Story

Levi’s, Wrangler Supplier in Lesotho Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workers

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

August 24, 2021
News Story

Brands Guilty of ‘Straight-Out Robbery’ as Covid-Hit Garment Workers Risk ‘Unbearable’ Debt: Report

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

June 23, 2021

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