The union movement has been campaigning to achieve affordable access to vaccines for everyone. In this global emergency, governments and pharmaceutical companies need to put people before mega profits – especially since vaccines were developed with the use of public subsidies.
The 5th Big Ride for Palestine took place around Australia over two weeks to raise awareness of ongoing human rights issues facing Palestinian people.
The military junta has intensified its violent attacks on workers and trade unionists in Myanmar. Concerted action of the international community to demand the release of all political prisoners remains the top priority.
Pacific countries discuss how to dispose of asbestos in their small island countries, new partners join the campaign in Vietnam, and journalists get training on the health hazards of asbestos in Laos.
In the context of the devastating coup unfolding inside Myanmar and the ongoing impacts of COVID 19, the Karen Women’s Organisation has continues its struggle for women’s equality and for peace and democracy.
Ahead of World Trade Organization meetings, protesters call for Pfizer to put health ahead of profits, radically shift its current sales practices and support a waiver on Covid-19 vaccine monopolies.