In our country all workers have some level of protection but in many countries this is not the case. Homeworkers in particular have few rights, and elderly homeworkers are even more vulnerable. I am saddened to think that clothes I buy maybe made by someone like S Sathya who at present has few rights. Please do all you can to support homeworkers in your supply chain. Andrew

I chose this photo because, as an older lady myself, the fact that this lady earns less because she is older particularly resonates with me.

She has worked all her life. She has taken care of children, parents, husband and probably friends. She has years of experience on her job, but for some reason none of this is being rewarded by the people she works for. I hope you will be able to see that this isn’t good enough, that everyone needs security as they get older, that they will be able to eat and stay in their home, and that they are a valued member of society. Alison

I chose this photo because I know what it's like to have to consider the care of children, a husband and older family relatives when looking for work but unlike S Sathya, I didn't have the extra worry of no minimum wage, maternity pay or pension as I got older. Anna

I chose to share this photo as an older person myself. Why should age mean a lower rate of remuneration when the work is of the same nature and standard. Denise

Please recognise the hidden workforce and ensure they are paid and protected properly. Caroline

No one should have to worry about their future. I feel sad and ashamed that workers have no benefits and pay is so low. Brands need to take action and be more responsible . Give these workers better conditions. Emma

I've always loved clothing that has additional embroidery or hand added patterns. As I know India very well, I do know that home working enables many women to be able to carry out the traditional roles of child care or care for elderly relatives. I know that women rely on such work to be able to give their families a degree of independence. And I've tried to purchase from companies that are rightly proud of their ethical production values. This is why I want to share this story with you- to help you work for the same ethical production values for homeworkers that those in factories have.

Please find out about the pay and conditions of home workers in the factories that you use. Please insist that they receive the same pay and conditions that those in factories receive; that there is some job security even when fashions change; that older workers receive their rights. Fiona

Sathya's story is relatable to me. She works from home, like me, without minimum wage or guarantee for work, like me. But when I hear Sathya's story, I realise I am quite privileged. My government makes sure that I get support when I need a maternity leave, and that I will have access to a public pension plan when I can no longer work. I wish Sathya had the same help, but her government won't help her in this way. It is my opinion that the brands who are making a huge profit off of the fruit of the homeworkers labour should step in and offer higher wages. This way, the homeworkers could really manage their finance, instead of living from pay to pay, and worrying about their future and the future of their family. Workers need fair pay, that's the basis. Myriam

Many fashion supply chains reap the benefits of homeworkers hard work without fairly compensating them or giving them rights equivalent to factory based workers. In your next supply chain audits I feel this should be part of the focus and procedures put in place for the situation to be remedied so these workers are fairly compensated and are protected by the same rights as factory based workers. Kara

I think of my mum with her uk pension and this photo makes me realise how lucky we are not to have to work into old age. Everyone deserves a decent wage and a pension. Homeworkers need recognition. Samantha

This photo made me feel sad. Richard

Please take the time to read S Saytha’s story and consider the impact that your brand has. You have the power to take action! Rose

I am older too, and can understand why this lady would worry about her future.

Please ensure she and people like her receive a fair wage from you. here. With thanks. Celia

This photo just really hits home about the injustice, when I compared their home working conditions to my own set up in a cosy warm house. It's so unfair and it seems inhumane to me. I'm asking those people with some power to make change if they will stand up and be counted, by helping everyone to work in better conditions. Mookaite

I chose this story because it made me so sad thinking that older women are penalised and not protected. I would like you to do more to promote and protect the long-term welfare and wellbeing of your workers. Ruth

I've recently taken part in a survey at work where they asked me if I felt I was discriminated against at work because of my age (I'm 56). Fortunately I was able to say no but this story really struck me because this these women have no protection in law and really need companies such as yourself to support their rights for decent working conditions and pay, based on their abilities not age, gender, social status or country of birth! Please help right these wrongs. Jane

Hello, I hope you rake the time to read this and respond. The work of garment makers must be fairly paid and safeguards put in place for these workers. Can you tell me what you're going to ensure your supply chain is a fair one. Kasia

Hello!

This story shows another side to the difficulties faced by fashion workers around the world, where ageism is added to already complex and difficult circumstances. It is hard to plan for a future where you know your work will be devalued over time.

I think hope can be taken from this picture too - there is clearly organisation in this picture with the workspaces and structures can be made to work for the good of everyone. So I hope this picture will encourage thought about how structures, like fairer pay, can improve workers lives into the future. Thanks for reading. Jen

This shows how precarious homeworking can be. If big clothing brands insisted on decent pay and conditions for the homeworkers who make their clothes it would help greatly towards getting exploitation banned. Diana

I chose this story to bring to your attention because I am an older woman myself and know what it is like to feel hidden and dismissed by the wider society. I want you to take action to ensure that older workers are treated equitably. Diane

This photo and the story of the older woman makes me wonder if she will be ok. How can she be? We are all aging. We would want better for ourselves and our loved ones. This woman is no different.

It is heartbreaking.

Please let consumers know how you are protecting basic rights for your workers. If they don’t have pension schemes or sick pay for example can you commit to making sure these are put in place as quickly as possible? Rebecca