Experts commit to safety in Bangla garment units

Ms.Heather Cruden, Honourable High Commissioner of Canada said, “Canada is committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh’s efforts to improve working conditions in the ready-made garment sector, in line with international labour standards. This large and growing sector is critical to Bangladesh’s economy and responsible for significant increases in women’s employment and economic empowerment in the country. Improving Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector requires a collective effort by all stakeholders and coordination is essential. We believe that Canada’s support to this ILO project will contribute to ensuring that Bangladesh will be better equipped to ensure safe and healthy employment for its people.”

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #

Mr.Gerben S. de Jong, Honourable Ambassador of Kingdom of the Netherlands said, “the Netherlands strongly believes that the Government of Bangladesh, employers’ associations, trade unions, brands and the international community must continue to work together towards the realization of the transformation of the RMG sector. The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation has shown her personal commitment to this cause and supports Bangladesh through ILO in its efforts to ensure safe working conditions. Rana Plaza, never again.”

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #

Honourable British High Commissioner, Mr. Robert W Gibson said, “Everyone has a role to play in making this a safe industry, and one that will have a positive impact on social change and on women's empowerment. Let us use this anniversary to maintain momentum and push for further progress.  We must ensure that the commitments made translate into real changes. The UK will continue to support efforts that will help the garment industry in Bangladesh be more than a source of revenue but a source of pride.”

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #

Rehabilitation programmes for the survivors of the Rana Plaza Collapse are under way, and skills development and re-employment support has been provided to an initial 50 injured survivors. A further 250 survivors are receiving similar support.

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #

“The EU remains ready to assist Bangladesh's on-going reform of the RMG sector, so that Bangladesh can continue to benefit from preferential access to the EU market,”said Ambassador William Hanna, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh.

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #

Mr. Dan W. Mozena, Honourable Ambassador of the United States of America to Bangladesh said, “Rana Plaza continues to be a clarion call for deep, fundamental change in Bangladesh’s apparel sector.  In response to that call for change, so many things have happened over the past year to launch this transformation and put Bangladesh on track to achieve a strong, dynamic, profitable garment industry, one where workers are fairly compensated, fairly treated, and have a voice in their working conditions to ensure their safety and security.” 

 

Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights #