A solemn reminder for workers worldwide
According to the International Labour Organization one worker dies in the world every 15 seconds. That’s more people dying in work related incidents than in wars.
The Nepalese earthquake – three years on
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on 25 April 2015 killed more than 9,000 people and injured another 23,000. It was followed by 400 aftershocks occurring at 20-30 minute intervals which seriously impacted the working lives and economy of the country.
Karen News provides a voice for ethnic Karen in Myanmar
Karen News is an ethnic Karen news agency, generating written articles, radio and film news reports on social justice issues that shape Karen communities in Myanmar and around the world.
Ending gender based violence in Vietnam
Bac Kan Women’s Union with support from Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA are mobilising local communities and local authorities to tackle violence against women.
Unions join forces in Philippines to fight contractualisation
In a strong sign of unity, unions in the Philippines have come together to demand the take definitive action to end out of control short-term contracts (known as “contractualisation”).
Sustainable Farming and Organising Farmer in Timor Leste
UNAER is Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA’s newest partner in Timor Leste. UNAER organises farmers to defend their rights to access land and to undertake sustainable farming practices.