Be Bold for Change: Seven workers speak out
Globally, the garment sector employs more than 60 million people. 80% of them are women. This International Women’s Day, meet Majda, Bal and Tumpa.
Better Work Jordan: Influence and action
Since 2009 BWJ and its stakeholders have reached a number of significant milestones including fundamental human and labour rights goals.
Mandatory public compliance disclosures introduced for Jordan’s factories
New public disclosure programme to start in Jordan.
Factory dormitories open to inspection: A milestone for tens of thousands of garment workers in Jordan
Jordan signs milestone agreement for the inspection of factory dormitories
Jordan’s garment sector removed from US forced labour listing
Jordan’s garment sector reaches new milestone
Better Work lauds trade agreement between Jordan and the EU
Better Work praises an agreement between Jordan and the EU that will increase investment and create more jobs
Meet one of the first Syrian refugees who joined Jordan’s garment sector
BWJ holds interviews with Syrian refugees to observe and inspect the quality of training and work.
Stakeholders sign milestone document to include Syrian refugees within Jordan’s workforce
BWJ will support the country in the creation of jobs for Syrian refugees across qualified industrial zones
Buyers’ Forum discusses challenges and opportunities in light of Syria refugee crisis
Eighth Annual Better Work Jordan Buyers’ Forum discusses ways to achieve new milestones in the working and living conditions of the sector’s workers
Seminar on how to include workers with disabilities marks a breakthrough in Jordan’s labour market
BWJ sets to create a better environment for workers with disabilities across the industry
