BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0001-0005 “The hardships I faced growing up, I now don’t face any longer. I am working for my family, not for myself,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera at her station at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0001-0005 “The hardships I faced growing up, I now don’t face any longer. I am working for my family, not for myself,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera at her station at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0001-0005 “The hardships I faced growing up, I now don’t face any longer. I am working for my family, not for myself,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera at her station at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0001-0005 “The hardships I faced growing up, I now don’t face any longer. I am working for my family, not for myself,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera at her station at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0001-0005 “The hardships I faced growing up, I now don’t face any longer. I am working for my family, not for myself,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera at her station at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0006 “At work, I have learned a lot. Before I was always afraid but now if someone yells at me, I use reason and a cool mind to talk some sense into them,” says Romana (24). Here she is having a friendly chat with her line supervisor at work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0007 “If someone did not believe in my abilities at work, it would just make me more determined to do the job properly and prove them wrong. I’d say, just wait and see - I’ve got this!” says Romana (24) while she operates her sewing machine at work inside the garments factory. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0008 Romana (24) communicating with her floor manager and receiving assistance from him at her station at work in the garments factory. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0009-0010 “I would bravely put my mind to the work and get things done. They would then realise that I was true to my word and learn to believe in me and leave me to my work. They would even speak up for me and say ‘Romana makes sure the job gets done’ which I loved to hear,” exclaims Romana (24), when asked about how she tackles challenges at work. Romana (24) is seen here interacting with her coworkers. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0009-0010 “I would bravely put my mind to the work and get things done. They would then realise that I was true to my word and learn to believe in me and leave me to my work. They would even speak up for me and say ‘Romana makes sure the job gets done’ which I loved to hear,” exclaims Romana (24), when asked about how she tackles challenges at work. Romana (24) is seen here interacting with her coworkers. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0011-0012 “We can work in peace knowing that we won’t be kicked out or work will not come to a standstill. Support from the union means we can focus on work while they have our backs,” says Romana (24) as she smiles for the camera in her work environment. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0011-0012 “We can work in peace knowing that we won’t be kicked out or work will not come to a standstill. Support from the union means we can focus on work while they have our backs,” says Romana (24) as she smiles for the camera in her work environment. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0013-0014 “It would be so nice to travel somewhere. Be it going to the seaside or Rangamati. Anywhere really. I have never been able to go somewhere for a holiday in my life. This would be such a dream. Just for two or three days outside of the country or even just outside of Dhaka somewhere,” says Romana (24) as she puts on her makeup before going to work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0013-0014 “It would be so nice to travel somewhere. Be it going to the seaside or Rangamati. Anywhere really. I have never been able to go somewhere for a holiday in my life. This would be such a dream. Just for two or three days outside of the country or even just outside of Dhaka somewhere,” says Romana (24) as she puts on her makeup before going to work. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0015 It is very important to Romana (24) that her son receives a proper education, and therefore she makes sure to spend time with him while he studies at home. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0016-0018 On her way back home from work, Romana (24) stops to buy groceries. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0016-0018 On her way back home from work, Romana (24) stops to buy groceries. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0016-0018 On her way back home from work, Romana (24) stops to buy groceries. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0019 Romana’s (24) mother is her best friend. They always exchange daily gossip while preparing lunch together. “What a father normally does for a family was done by my mother,” says Romana (24). Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0020-0021 It is very important to Romana (24) that her son receives a proper education, and therefore she makes sure to spend time with him while he studies at home. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0020-0021 It is very important to Romana (24) that her son receives a proper education, and therefore she makes sure to spend time with him while he studies at home. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0022 “I really like how things are now. There is a comfort and ease that wasn’t available to us before as garments workers. When I leave work now, no one would even be able to tell what I do for a living. I’m just like everyone else,” says Romana (24) while she relaxes at home watching videos on her smartphone. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0023-0024 “However long I work, I want to work well and not have to stress about my parents or my child,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera with her son. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

BD-RMG-Romana-SF Danim-0023-0024 “However long I work, I want to work well and not have to stress about my parents or my child,” says Romana (24) while she smiles for the camera with her son. Romana (24) is an operator at a garments factory as well as a union leader, fighting for workers rights. Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Photo Credit: b.a.sujaN / Plan International / Map Photo Agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh.