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<p>The UK supports garment factory workers, more than 70% of whom are female, by improving
building safety and working conditions, empowering workers, and urging buyers to take
responsibility for their supply chains.</p><p> </p><p>DFID provided £7.4m (2013-2017)
to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to improve factory conditions post
Rana Plaza collapse. The subsequent ‘Better Jobs in Bangladesh’ programme provides
£6.6m (2017-2023) for sustainable inspection and remediation. The UK is also providing
£22.43m (2014-2021) to enhance the provision of skills training in the RMG and Construction
sectors. This is helping female workers enter higher paid jobs in the sector.</p><p>
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