APRIL 24 2013, the Rana Plaza garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh, killing more than 1,130 people

 

On Monday, we mark the tenth anniversary of one of the deadliest disasters in the global garment industry. On that day in 2013, the Rana Plaza garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh, killing more than 1,130 people - most of whom were women - and injuring 2,500 others.

The Rana Plaza disaster was a preventable tragedy that ruined the lives of thousands of people. Many Canadians were shocked to find out that their clothes were being made there. Ten years later, Canada still does not have mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation to prevent a similar tragedy.

Take action now and call on Canada to pass a law requiring Canadian companies and importers to respect human rights throughout their supply chains.

Here's how you can help:

• Join us in Montreal on Monday, April 24 from 12:00-1:00 pm for the 10th Anniversary Rana Plaza Rally hosted by Amnesty International Canada English-speaking section, the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability and other partners at Phillips Square in Montreal.

• Take action now and call on Canada to pass a law requiring Canadian companies, and companies importing goods into Canada to respect human rights throughout their supply chains. Sign our petition before April 24th.

The Rana Plaza disaster can happen again. Canadian corporations and mining companies have been associated with human rights violations, environmental damage, and attacks on Indigenous Peoples and their territories for far too long. As a result, Amnesty International is calling Canada to pass mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation.

In solidarity, 

Melak Mengistab Gebresilassie
Climate Justice & Corporate Accountability Campaigner

P.S. Take action now in support of a law that stops human rights abuses and environmental damage by Canadian companies abroad. It can’t wait another ten years!