APHEDA People: Meet Danae Bosler (Victorian Trades Hall Council)
Life-long unionist and APHEDA Board Member, Danae talks to us about the experience of COVID-19 and discusses why international solidarity is more important than ever!
Rong Chhun update: union leader’s trial gets underway in Cambodia
Cambodian union leader, Rong Chhun, was arrested in July 2020 for meeting with farmers fighting for their land rights. He has been held in detention ever since. Rong Chhun’s trial commenced on 15 January 2021. Here is what you need to know about Rong Chhun’s situation.
Pacific nations seek justice as nuclear weapon ban comes into force
Pacific Nations have welcomed the signing of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons. This Treaty came into effect on 22 January 2021. Pacific Island Countries are now focusing on achieving historical truth-telling to gain nuclear justice.
Increased militarisation on Thai-Myanmar Border under cover of COVID-19
Video interview between two activists – Debbie Stothard and Charm Tong – on the increased militarisation on Thai-Burma border under the cover of COVID-19.
Global Day of Action for the Philippines – 30 November 2020
On 30 November 2020, unionists from around the globe gathered in solidarity with workers from the Philippines.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) should seize opportunity to ban asbestos
In November 2020, APHEDA made a submission to the AIIB Environmental and Social Framework review to ensure that economic development does not include asbestos!