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Workplace harassment

Rows of garment workers work on a factory floor in Myanmar

The true cost of Myanmar’s growing garment industry

Women & Gender

Discrimination and sexual harassment in Myanmar’s garment factories can take a massive financial toll on both the workers and the industry. To improve women’s economic wellbeing, employees and authorities need to address their physical safety, say rights advocates.

me too

Poll: For women at work, harassment complaints fall on deaf ears

Culture
Argento

So many women are saying ‘me too.’ Editors weigh in about how to move the conversation forward.

Culture
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