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

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

Are building collapses in India the canary in the coal mine? Stirling Smith on what union reports point to in the construction industry.

In the year since the Rana Plaza collapse, what progress has the Accord made in promoting a safe and healthy ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh?

The collapse of Rana Plaza on 24 April 2013 saw the loss of more than 1,100 Bangladeshi workers. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered loss and injury as we mark the one year anniversary and ask what has changed since that horrific day.

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.

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

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

Sabita Banerji looks at the underlying causes of the Rana Plaza disaster and which types of workers remain most vulnerable.

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.