In 2022, the International Labour Organization (ILO) declared a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work for all workers. As Better Work supports factories to respect, promote and realize this new fundamental right, we consider one story that exemplifies the importance of ensuring safety and health at work. One …

More garment factories in Cambodia are adopting digital wage payments, benefiting over 8,000 workers, mainly women. This shift enhances financial security and efficiency for workers like Nimul and Navy, while also improving operational performance for factories. Digital wages are crucial for the future of Cambodia’s garment sector.

Better Factories Cambodia’s Factory Ambassador Programme is designed to support the capacity development of key members of the factory bipartite committee to take more ownership of improving their workplaces. These ambassadors share their experiences in their own words.