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Bangladesh Accord expiration poses liability risk to apparel brands

An analysis of existing and upcoming human rights due diligence legislation in…

August 19, 2021
News Story

The Bangladesh Accord is set to expire. Here’s what’s at risk

Media outlet: Vogue Business

July 29, 2021
News Story

RMG factories owe $844m in wages to workers

Media outlet: The Daily Star

July 20, 2021
News Story

Inditex urged to back new Accord agreement

Media outlet: Ecotextile News

July 13, 2021
Factory Investigation

Shahi Exports Unit 8

An investigation by the WRC found that the management of Shahi Exports Pvt.

July 8, 2021
News Story

Major brands didn’t ensure proper payment of RMG workers in Bangladesh, other countries during pandemic: report

Media outlet: The Daily Star

July 3, 2021
News Story

Report: Major buyers failed to ensure workers’ wages amid pandemic

Media outlet: Dhaka Tribune

July 3, 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
News Story

Industry response to pandemic fuels forced labour risk

Media outlet: just-style

June 22, 2021
News Story

Industrie du vêtement La détresse des travailleurs exacerbée par la pandémie

Media outlet: La Presse

June 22, 2021
News Story

Pandemic Has Increased Risk of Forced Labour in Garment Industry, Study Finds

Media outlet: Business of Fashion

June 21, 2021
Research Report

The Unequal Impacts of Covid-19 on Global Garment Supply Chains

This report documents deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply…

June 21, 2021

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