BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0001-0009 “Before I always used to have a feeling of disappointment with myself that I wanted to study and become something. And at one point I felt that I would never be able to stand on my own feet. Now I feel good thinking that I am a chairman of the union and I am able to solve problems for other workers,” says Mahfuza Begum (31). Here she is working on her sewing machine in the factory. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0010-0012 “The major problem in the garments sector is sexual harassment. Men stare and make comments, or try and touch them and even pressure them in engaging in wrongful activities. If people see a beautiful girl, then they would try their best to make it hard for her to work. But now we have formed a sexual harassment committee regarding the matter and I am also acting as chairman there.” says Mahfuza Begum (31) during her walk along the machine line talking to workers about their problems and issues they might be facing in the workplace. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0010-0012 “The major problem in the garments sector is sexual harassment. Men stare and make comments, or try and touch them and even pressure them in engaging in wrongful activities. If people see a beautiful girl, then they would try their best to make it hard for her to work. But now we have formed a sexual harassment committee regarding the matter and I am also acting as chairman there.” says Mahfuza Begum (31) during her walk along the machine line talking to workers about their problems and issues they might be facing in the workplace. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Mahfuja-0010-0012 “The major problem in the garments sector is sexual harassment. Men stare and make comments, or try and touch them and even pressure them in engaging in wrongful activities. If people see a beautiful girl, then they would try their best to make it hard for her to work. But now we have formed a sexual harassment committee regarding the matter and I am also acting as chairman there.” says Mahfuza Begum (31) during her walk along the machine line talking to workers about their problems and issues they might be facing in the workplace. Mahfuza Begum (31) is the union leader in a garments factory where she has been working for the past 15 years. She is fighting to ensure that no workers are wrongfully treated in the workplace and they receive all the benefits proclaimed by the country’s government. E.P.Z. Road, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.