Publication : Report

Over the past two decades, the garment industry in Cambodia has grown exponentially and is now one of the most important industries in Cambodia, representing a large share of the country’s GDP and employing over 475,000 people. Although the early years of the industry saw substantial improvements in the respect for labor rights and working conditions in the factories, placing Cambodia as a leader in the garment manufacturing industry, these trends seem to have reversed in the past several years and the human rights situation with regards to the garment industry is showing signs of decline. This Policy Brief aims to outline the current state of human rights in relation to the garment industry in Cambodia and offers recommendations for reforms that would substantially improve the situation.

Information Source : Policy Brief: The Garment Industry in Cambodia: “Workers’ Rights are Human Rights”