Myanmar: Women’s Stories of Resistance
Our partner organisation, ALTSEAN-Burma (Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma), through their Women of Burma (WoB) program, is supporting brave women to speak out against the injustices their people are enduring.
Save the Date : 40 years of global solidarity dinners
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is celebrating 40 years of building union power and global solidarity! Join us for our special anniversary dinners.
Myanmar’s conscription endangers young people and women
Reports from Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s partner organisations indicate the stressful situation on the ground, with young civilians panicking and seeking to leave the country in masses to avoid serving in the military which many of them have protested against.
Ukraine bans asbestos despite opposition
Legislation banning asbestos use and providing safeguards to protect Ukrainians from deadly workplace exposures took effect on October 1. This brings Ukraine into harmony with European Union member states.
Vale Olfat Mahmoud
Dr Olfat Mahmoud died at home on 24 September. She was a leading, and much-loved, advocate for the rights of Palestinians, women, refugees, children, and people with disabilities.
Stand with the people of Gaza
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has launched an emergency appeal to provide funds to our partner organisation in Palestine, the MA’AN Development Center, to provide immediate relief to people in Gaza.