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Fashion’s Human Rights Record Is Worse Than Ever

A new report exposing abuse of garment workers at factories linked to major brands in Myanmar points to ways mounting political and economic instability are worsening human rights risks in fashion’s supply chain.
Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar make a three fingers salute while holding a sparkler during flash-mob protest in December, months after a military coup.
Protestors in Yangon, Myanmar in December, months after a military coup that has prompted unions to call on fashion brands to withdraw from the country. (Santosh Krl/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

When the military overthrew Myanmar’s government last year, big fashion brands

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