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At the forefront of sustainable fashion concerns are human rights violations. The industry has a history of exploiting vulnerable populations through child labor, modern slavery, oppressive working conditions, and inadequate wages. Raw material sourcing often exposes farmers to harmful chemicals, while garment production frequently occurs in unsafe factories. The Rhino Plaza disaster in Bangladesh, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 workers, starkly exemplifies the perils endured by laborers in this sector.