Fires in South Asia garment factories: why do they start, why do they spread, and why can't workers get out?  

We welcome ILO’s recently released report presenting a path toward the sustainable growth of the ready-made garments sector.

Last night’s 'Exposure: Fashion Factories Undercover', broadcast on ITV, was challenging viewing. The one hour documentary took viewers behind-the-scenes within several Bangladesh garment factories, with hidden cameras capturing truly shocking labour rights abuses.

Marking International Women's Day, how best to achieve safe migration into decent jobs for poor women?

We welcome the news that the ILO-backed Rana Plaza Trust Fund will be the central vehicle for paying compensation to Rana Plaza victims and their families.

Exciting inroads are being made into tackling unethical trade in India as ETI welcomes its first India based member.

ETI Director Peter McAllister reflects on a high level meeting with the Cambodian government and considers the labour rights questions that challenge the country’s garment sector.

A small news story tucked away on the back page of a Dhaka newspaper should remind us of why we need ethical trade urgently, thinks Stirling Smith, ETI trainer, writing from Dhaka.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and ETI have jointly launched a pilot training project for China-based garment and footwear factories supplying ETI member companies.

A recent times article highlighted the pain of women in the Indian garments industry, how is it we can change their situation for the better?