12) From the Frontlines: Fighting for Garment Worker Rights in Bangladesh
Conscious Style Podcast
English - July 06, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsFashion & Beauty Arts Science Nature responsible fashion sustainable living eco-friendly living fashion conscious style ethical fashion slow fashion eco fashion style eco living Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, hear Nazma Akter of the Awaj Foundation share her first-hand accounts of what it's like to work in the garment sector in Bangladesh and her perspectives on what needs to change to create a fairer, safer future for fashion.
In this episode, you'll also hear Nazma talk about:
What brands need to do to step up and protect the people making their clothes.How the pandemic — and the subsequent order cancellations from brands — affected garment workers in BangladeshWhat sorts of shifts we need for a better industryHow Awaj Foundation is building solidarity and worker power for garment makers in Bangladeshand more.
FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/garment-worker-rights-bangladesh/
QUICK LINKS:
AwajFoundation.orgGoFundMe: Direct Relief for Garment WorkersMore Info on Order Cancellations and #PayUp CampaignPayUp Fashion Petition
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