In Kuala Lumpur, 10 unions and health advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region came together for the 3rd ITUC-AP Asbestos Conference, co-convened by Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, ACTU, and BWI. Participants planned a new round of trade union actions for 2026, building on recent progress to push governments to transition away from asbestos, raise public awareness, […]

Cambodia’s Minister of Health, His Excellency Prof. Chheang Ra, reaffirmed his commitment to leading the country toward a transition away from asbestos.

The asbestos industry’s legal attack on activists in Indonesia has provoked a strong national and international response. Dozens of statements from around the world have been submitted to the court in support of the defendants.

Binawan University and LION Indonesia, a partner organisation in the campaign has developed Indonesia’s first training modules on asbestos prevention and safety for humanitarian workers responding in disaster zones.

Half of Jakarta’s 10.7 million homes are made with asbestos. Either side of the 550 kilometres of railway east to Yogyakarta in Central Java, asbestos roofing flashes past. People use the roofing to dry their prawn crackers and clothing.

Phillip Hazelton, senior advisor to Union Aid Abroad (APHEDA), speaks with ABC on the asbestos industry's court case against Indonesian campaigners.