On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh, housing five garment factories, came crashing down. At least 1,134 people lost their lives. Many were killed instantly. Many more were buried alive under eight storeys of concrete and machinery, among the remains of the garments that they were producing for global corporations. Thousands were injured and severely traumatised. Some people were forced to amputate their own limbs in order to escape this concrete grave.

Action remains urgently needed and necessary. Despite all the pledges of support for the survivors and victims’ families, many multinational brands are still refusing to pay what they owe in compensation. This is unacceptable. Despite all the calls for urgent change to the garment industry, now two years on from the disaster, many of the initial promises have eroded, and change is slow in coming. We must continue to unite in action. 

Join the Global Day of Action on April 24, 2015, uniting with people worldwide to demand justice for the victims of Rana Plaza, to hold brands and retailers accountable and to ensure that vital and lasting changes are made in the global apparel industry. Read more here