Avedis Seferian

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President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production, a nonprofit that audits and certifies facilities engaged in lawful and ethical production

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Almost a week after the collapse of a clothing factory in Bangladesh, the search for bodies goes on.

The High Price of Cheap Clothing

Almost a week after the collapse of a clothing factory in Bangladesh, the search for bodies goes on.

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