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16 Oct 2023

Myanmar: Women garment workers face safety risks on way home from overtime shifts; incl. co. responses

In April 2023, it was reported that workers were experiencing health problems due to mandatory overtime work and denial of leave. Women workers also faced safety risks returning home from late overnight shifts due to the political situation and military checkpoints.

In October 2023, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited BESTSELLER, Inditex and Primark to respond. The responses can be found below.

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