Sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) are pressing issues in the worldwide garment industry, which were likely further exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic as individuals grappled with heightened economic and social difficulties.
Viet Nam’s rapid economic growth and industrialization over the last 30 years has resulted in some of the fastest-growing greenhouse gas emission (GHG) rates in the world. The country now pivots for a greener future.
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo’s first official visit to Viet Nam includes a factory stop in Hung Yen Province to ensure that the economic potential of supply chains goes hand-in-hand with decent working conditions, safety and health.