We welcome the news that the ILO-backed Rana Plaza Trust Fund will be the central vehicle for paying compensation to Rana Plaza victims and their families.

Last night’s 'Exposure: Fashion Factories Undercover', broadcast on ITV, was challenging viewing. The one hour documentary took viewers behind-the-scenes within several Bangladesh garment factories, with hidden cameras capturing truly shocking labour rights abuses.

We welcome ILO’s recently released report presenting a path toward the sustainable growth of the ready-made garments sector.

This Sunday, 24 November, it will be one year since a fire swept through Tazreen Fashions factory in Bangladesh, killing at least 112 workers. We mark this sombre day and send our heartfelt support to all those struggling with the physical and psychological aftermath of this tragedy.

The minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh has been raised. Is it enough and will workers get the full benefit? 

It is six months since the Rana Plaza collapse, with the deaths of 1,127 workers and nearly 2,000 workers injured. How do we stop another disaster?

Fires in South Asia garment factories: why do they start, why do they spread, and why can't workers get out?  

While the West questions brands, anguish in the Bangladesh media has focused on the government's failure to implement building law. An independent view from Stirling Smith.

Events in Bangladesh last week illustrate the appalling consequences of trade unions not being able to speak up for workers' safety, says the TUC's Rosa Crawford. The collapse of Rana Plaza claimed an estimated 380 lives.

ETI was horrified to learn of the collapse of the nine-storied Rana Plaza in Savar, Bangladesh this morning. At least 80 people are dead and 800 injured and this count is expected to rise.