“The impact of the RMG sector on workers' children is significant. Supporting children of the predominantly female workforce – with appropriate child care solutions, maternity rights at work, breastfeeding support –can have significant long term impacts on children's health, education and well-being outcomes,” said Khondaker Mostan Hossain, Joint Secretary in the Labour Ministry.
To support Bangladeshi garment manufacturers that want to go that extra mile to support the rights of children, working parents and young workers, UNICEF launched its 'Children's Rights and the Garment Industry in Bangladesh' initiative this week.
Garment manufacturers that join this initiative will be supported to establish family-friendly#
UNICEF urged for collaborative action across the sector to harness the power of the RMG sector to become a force for good for workers and their families and help create a sustainable supply chain industry. Promoting an understanding of children as key stakeholders across the sector is an essential element to embedding long term sustainable change. (SH)
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