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 & TRANSCRIPThttps://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  CONNECT WITH NAZMA & AWAJ FOUNDATION:Awaj Foundation WebsiteAwaj Foundation TwitterAwaj Foundation FacebookAwaj Foundation Instagram  CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:Conscious Life & Style WebsiteInstagramPinterestConscious Edit Newsletter