40 years of global solidarity

We are uniting Australian unions with workers globally in partnership for the achievement of dignity at work, social justice, economic equality and the realisation of human rights.

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Every effort to build social movements that challenge authoritarianism matters.

Workers demonstrate this every day when they come together to fight for their rights. By joining Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, you join the Australian union movement’s collective effort to support a global network of people creating change in their communities and workplaces.

 

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With your support, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA’s partner organisations, the MA’AN Development Centre,  will provide access to water, food (when possible), hygiene kits and humanitarian aid to people in Gaza.

We won’t take a backwards step—with unity and determination, we can help people survive this crisis and make a stand for a lasting peace.

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Residents of the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon, have been forced to evacuate, on order of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

Donate today to support the emergency humanitarian work of Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO), a partner organisation of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, as they help displaced camp residents survive the current displacement.

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Lebanon Update: Ceasefire on the brink, many displaced refugees still unable to return

April 29, 2026
With your generous support, the Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO) has provided emergency relief to displaced families in Lebanon. Through our Emergency Appeal for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon, we’ve raised $14,500 AUD so far. These funds have enabled PWHO to distribute 230 food parcels and women’s hygiene supplies to families in Burj al-Barajneh and Mar Elias refugee camps, offering a lifeline to those who have lost everything.
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"If not us, then who?": Hear Melissa's story

April 29, 2026
In the face of injustice, unity is power. Melissa, an organiser with the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association and Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA member, is an example of what workers can achieve when they stand together. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Melissa experienced racist behaviour in her own hospital. But she took action. By […]
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Pacific Unions United: Collective Power for Workers, Climate, and Gender Equality

April 29, 2026
Across the Pacific Islands, trade unions are joining forces to amplify their voice and power through the Pacific Island Council of Trade Unions (PICTU). Their mission is to stand in solidarity for workers’ rights, climate justice, and fair migration, because the challenges facing the region demand collective action.
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42 Partner Organisations Across 13 Countries

We support strong unions and social movements in 13 countries across Southeast Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Southern Africa, partnering with 42 local unions and organisations on 30 Projects and Campaigns.

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Our People & Community

We are about people. People working together to make things better for all. Every Union Aid Abroad APHEDA supporter, member, activist and participant here in Australia and all around the world contributes to the work it takes to tackle inequality and injustice.

A photo of eight Vietnamese women meetng around a table for the Vietnam Network Meeting of Women

We really need to make sure that if we want to not just better Australia, we need to better the whole world.

SOPHIE LEONARD, FIELD ORGANISER, CPSU IN BRISBANE

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A photo of eight Vietnamese women meetng around a table for the Vietnam Network Meeting of Women

As unionists we know that coming together makes work and our community better. Internationalism is the next step.

ANGUS MCFARLAND, ASU NSW-ACT BRANCH SECRETARY

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A photo of eight Vietnamese women meetng around a table for the Vietnam Network Meeting of Women

Working to support APHEDA’s work even in this small way has been incredibly rewarding and provided me with a more meaningful motivation for why I make art.

SLEILA FREIJAT, ARTIST & APHEDA ACTIVIST

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