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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Solidarity has no borders

Solidarity is under attack. Authoritarianism and hate-fuelled politics are on the rise and seem to be the sole answer.

But they can’t shut down global solidarity.

Now’s the time to unite and stand up because global solidarity has no borders. Join Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA.

 

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With your support, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA’spartner organisations the MA’AN Development Center and the Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organization will continue to provide access to water, food, hygiene kits and humanitarian aid to people in Gaza and Lebanon.

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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Workers have the right to know about hazardous chemicals – and we're fighting to make sure they do.

May 6, 2025
Our alliance to stop asbestos are raising their voice at the COP12 meeting of the Rotterdam Convention to push for global health and safety protections for workers and communities.
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Record Unemployment and Severe Contraction in the Palestinian Labour Market Amid Ongoing Aggression on Gaza

May 6, 2025
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reviewed the state of the Palestinian labor market in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
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Speech: Noor Azizah at the Democratic Voice of Burma Film Festival

April 29, 2025
Noor Azizah is a Rohingya refugee and a survivor of genocide. Drawing from her lived experience, she advocates for the human rights of the Rohingya people. She has bravely shared her story to help others understand the ongoing persecution they face. The Myanmar Campaign Network and Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA continue to support the freedom of all people in Myanmar, including the Rohingya.
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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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