From receptionist to union organizer : Maya Aktar’s dream of empowerment comes true in Jordan
Around six years ago, I travelled to Jordan from Bangladesh in pursuit of a better future for myself and my...
Improvements of dormitories and working conditions are key focus for Better Work Jordan in 2021
This content is available in English AMMAN, Jordan–Better Work Jordan will renew its focus on improving the structural integrity of...
A new virtual workshop shares COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Like many other countries worldwide, Vietnam remains in the fight against COVID-19 and is...
New pilot prioritizes pregnancy health services
Female workers benefit from training on issues of pregnancy and contraception prenatal consultation, access to reproductive health services, and health care for those tested positive for HIV/AIDS.
Better Work business forum highlights the importance of a resilient COVID-19 recovery for Bangladesh’s RMG sector
Representatives from the world’s largest retail brands met with leading figures from the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector at a Bangladesh Virtual Business Forum on 28-29 October 2020.
From auditing to coaching: How the Better Work Academy is paving a new path
Better Work Academy: building capacity and identifying long-term solutions.
Better Work enters its second decade
We have seen dramatic changes in the garment sector in recent years. Trade wars and new trade agreements, technological shifts and changing consumption patterns, to name but a few. How far have we come in addressing these challenges and what’s in store as we enter 2020, and the second decade of Better Work?
ILO-UN Indonesia – media visit Experiencing working lives in Indonesia’s garment sector
The ILO in collaboration with UN Indonesia conducted a media visit to one of the ILO’s Better Work Indonesia’s garment factories in Semarang. The media visit provided insights and real experiences to Indonesian journalists about working lives in the garment sector.
Ridwan Kamil, Governor of West Java Province plan to strengthen the business competitiveness of the garment industry
Ridwan Kamil, Governor of West Java, participated in the interactive session of the ILO’s BWI annual Business Forum in Jakarta. He shared his vision and programme to continue strengthening the business competitiveness of the West Java Province.
The journey to a sustainable RMG industry in Bangladesh: Navigating the road ahead
Sustainability, innovation and expertise development are thus not an option but a must for the Bangladesh’s apparel industry.