'Has the garment industry learned its lessons, or is another tragedy still a real risk?'

ETI Bangladesh Country Manager, Abil Amin, reflects on the 10 year anniversary of Rana Plaza, and the lessons the garment industry must learn from this tragedy.

We recognise that more needs to be done, while acknowledging the 'monumental' progress that has been made in five years..

It's important to recognise the role that greater openness and accountability can play in ensuring a disaster such as Rana Plaza never happens again.

What has been learnt and is still being learnt by the garment sector as a whole? What is the bigger picture?

Working conditions can vary but inadequate health and safety standards and verbal abuse, bullying, threats and humiliation are too often commonplace. 

Addressing security concerns should not be allowed to put workers' rights in jeopardy.

Learning health and safety lessons and crucially, strengthening workers' voices are key elements to a safe garment sector.