Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector is a crucial driving force of the economy, but women are significantly underrepresented in management, with 95% of line supervisor jobs held by men.

 

Women can make a much more significant contribution to growth, leadership and innovation in the RMG sector if we invest in upskilling women workers, promote safe, healthy and women-friendly working conditions and ensure strong representation of women at all management levels.

We work with women to equip them for mid-management positions and work with factories to ensure a conducive working environment for women to thrive. At the industry level, we advocate for policies to encourage gender equality in management.

 

NUMBERS

 
 
 
  • Supporting women to realise their potential is at the heart of our work with BRAC. With over 100 women promoted as supervisors, and over 500 staff members trained in one year, Epic group is proud of this partnership!
    Zahara Ashraff
    President, Human Resources, Epic Group
  • "We have zero tolerance when it comes to harassment or violence against women. The safeguarding training by BRAC has helped us achieve and maintain a safe working environment for all of our employees. I believe safeguarding training is a mandatory mechanism and every organisation should practice it".
    Amena Hoque Urmi
    Manager, People Sustainability, SQ Group

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HOW WE DO IT

 
 

Hard skills

Training on multi-skilling, ‘Lean as a practice’, and technology and digital literacy to create more efficient workers equipped for future automation developments

Soft skills

Tailored courses on safety management systems, change management behaviour, management systems and safeguarding

Direct service provision

Providing health, daycare services and legal aid through our one-stop-service-centre model

Technical advice

Consultation provided to promote efficient use of energy through alternative energy options and high-impact technology solutions
 

WHY IT WORKS

 
 
 
 

PEOPLE

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CONTACT

 
 

For any queries related to BRAC’s work in the RMG sector, please contact: strengthening.rmg@brac.net

 

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