As we gather here today to reflect on the past year, I am reminded of the incredible resilience and determination exhibited by our community in the face of ongoing challenges The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to reverberate throughout 2022 affecting countless lives and livelihoods, especially in the Ready Made Garment ( sector in Bangladesh The pandemic brought unprecedented hardships, but it also highlighted the unwavering spirit of our workers and the solidarity of our supporters.
Download report as PDFAwaj Foundation aims to increase efforts to empower female workers across the RMG sector, the ceramics and leather sector, and migrant workers and Dalits to combat gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the workplace. Building on Awaj Foundation’s long-term efforts in the RMG sector, it will work to increase their rights elevate the voices of women in these multiple sectors, and end violence and sexual abuse in the workplace.
Download report as PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented disaster for the workers of the RMG sector in Bangladesh. With suppliers worldwide refusing to accept or pay for completed orders, factories have needed to let go of many workers. Others suffered from lost wages during the lockdown period. According to our studies, only 71% of workers were paid during this period, in part or in full.
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