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Accelerating financial health for garment workers

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Tapping into digital partnerships to build financial resilience

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COVID posed unique challenges for independent workers, many of whom have low and unpredictable incomes. Some worked through the pandemic without guaranteed access to protective equipment or health insurance while others experienced long spells of unemployment and lost wages. This article explores the formal structures needed for these workers to advocate for themselves.

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