Fashion In Time Of Pandemic

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Welcome to a series of discussions kicking off on 24th April 2020. Join our  Industry webinars to hear the latest in thought leadership. Which explores innovative ideas and solutions in ethical and sustainable production during, and in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Lovedesh created this tol help combat modern day slavery, poverty and climate change.

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Discussion On ‘Equity In Clothing’

  • Meet Andrew Wallis
    Meet Andrew Wallis
    CEO of Unseen, a UK-wide charity which believes that modern slavery can and must be eradicated. As well as running the Modern Slavery Helpline, Unseen runs services for survivors of trafficking, and works with the police, health workers, government, businesses and others to help prevent modern slavery. He was awarded an OBE that year.
  • Meet Nazma
    Meet Nazma
    Nazma Akter is the founder and Executive Director of Awaj Foundation. She has been fighting to improve workers’ rights, especially women workers, in the garment sector in Bangladesh for over 32 years. Nazma is also the President of Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation, one of the largest union federations in Bangladesh, and co-chair of Asia Pacific Women’s Committee of Industrial Global Union.
  • Meet Dominic
    Meet Dominic
    Dominic is an award-winning business leader and entrepreneur who was recognised by HRM as a pioneer in entrepreneurship at the age of 18 for his role in the initial boom of micro scooters in the late 90s. Dominic is the former chairman of HELA Clothing and driving force behind the award winning garment manufacturer which has facilities in Ethiopia, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Recognised widely for its sustainable and ethical practices.
  • Meet Masud
    Meet Masud
    Business Editor, Khalor Khanto
  • Meet Yasmin & Amber
    Meet Yasmin & Amber
    Founder Yasmin & Assistant Creative Director Amber of Lovedesh, a British ethical luxury band fighting to combat modern-day slavery, climate change and poverty.
  • Meet Salahuddin
    Meet Salahuddin
    Documentary Photographer, Feat. New York Times
  • Meet Monir
    Meet Monir
    Owner, NCS Apparels, Chittagong
  • Meet Jaya
    Meet Jaya
    CEO Semantrica Ltd - TISCREPORT
  • Meet Andrew Wallis
    Meet Andrew Wallis
    CEO of Unseen, a UK-wide charity which believes that modern slavery can and must be eradicated. As well as running the Modern Slavery Helpline, Unseen runs services for survivors of trafficking, and works with the police, health workers, government, businesses and others to help prevent modern slavery. He was awarded an OBE that year.
  • Meet Nazma
    Meet Nazma
    Nazma Akter is the founder and Executive Director of Awaj Foundation. She has been fighting to improve workers’ rights, especially women workers, in the garment sector in Bangladesh for over 32 years. Nazma is also the President of Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation, one of the largest union federations in Bangladesh, and co-chair of Asia Pacific Women’s Committee of Industrial Global Union.
  • Meet Dominic
    Meet Dominic
    Dominic is an award-winning business leader and entrepreneur who was recognised by HRM as a pioneer in entrepreneurship at the age of 18 for his role in the initial boom of micro scooters in the late 90s. Dominic is the former chairman of HELA Clothing and driving force behind the award winning garment manufacturer which has facilities in Ethiopia, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Recognised widely for its sustainable and ethical practices.
  • Meet Masud
    Meet Masud
    Business Editor, Khalor Khanto
  • Meet Yasmin & Amber
    Meet Yasmin & Amber
    Founder Yasmin & Assistant Creative Director Amber of Lovedesh, a British ethical luxury band fighting to combat modern-day slavery, climate change and poverty.
  • Meet Salahuddin
    Meet Salahuddin
    Documentary Photographer, Feat. New York Times
  • Meet Monir
    Meet Monir
    Owner, NCS Apparels, Chittagong
  • Meet Jaya
    Meet Jaya
    CEO Semantrica Ltd - TISCREPORT
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At 11.30am GMT prompt, join us on Friday 24 April 2020

as we kick off a one minute silence to mark the tragic Rana Plaza deaths.

Caused by the global fashion sector.

And to talk about the future role that fashion can play in rapidly transforming for the better.

On April 24, in 2013, 1,136 garment workers died, mostly women after the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Seven years has since passed and while much has changed in terms of safety, we all know more needs to be done by foreign fashion brands, to protect our planet.  Covid-19 has put 4.1 million garment workers in Bangladesh at risk and Forbes article reports an estimated $2.8 billion in cancelled orders. This first inaugural forum looks at what more can be done. And the targets we want the fashion sector to achieve.

This webinar gives voice to some of those working inside this industry and at grassroots.

As well as experts in fashion  and modern day slavery organisations.