International Health and Safety Accord

Brands sourcing from Bangladesh must sign on to the International Accord

Nov 10, 2021 —

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Two months since the launch of the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, 150 garment and home textile brands have signed on to this life-saving agreement. Several of the most well-known brands in the world, however, have shown no intention of joining this agreement to help keep their workers safe.

On eve of anniversary of deadly factory fire, Pakistani labour activists urge action for worker safety

Sep 9, 2021 —

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On the ninth anniversary of the Ali Enterprises factory fire in Karachi, labour leaders in Pakistan call upon apparel and textile brands to ensure that factories in their country are made safe. With the start of the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Garment and Textile Industry last week, there is now a concrete avenue to address factory safety in the country. Labour leaders stress the urgency of swiftly expanding the Accord program to Pakistan.

Background: Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh

Aug 31, 2021 —

Photo: Clean Clothes Campaign

Photo: Clean Clothes Campaign

Photo: Clean Clothes Campaign

The April 24, 2013 Rana Plaza building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh killed 1,134 workers and injured approximately 2,500. The building housed five garment factories. Its collapse has been dubbed the worst industrial disaster in the history of the Bangladesh garment industry. However, this was no accident; workers knew the building was unsafe but had been forced to go to work to meet the order deadlines of international brands.

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