Challenges and progress for workers’ rights in Laos
The people of Laos are currently struggling with a severe economic crisis. Unemployment is high, and many jobs are insecure and pay low wages.
Success stories of cooperatives in Palestine’s West Bank
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has formed a strategic partnership with MA’AN Development Center to support two newly established women’s cooperatives.
Trade unions confronting the climate crisis in the Philippines
In the Philippines, SENTRO, a national trade union centre, are collaborating with workers in the garment sector, fishing sector and informal workers to increase their understanding of the climate crisis and how it impacts on their work.
Twenty-five years supporting the rights and dignity of sex workers in Cambodia
The Cambodian Prostitute’s Union was set up by sex workers to help promote and protect their rights as workers, provide information about preventing HIV/AIDS, and help their members access social, health and legal services.
Scorched earth – Civilians bear the brunt of the ‘four cuts’ policy
In the past month, the Myanmar junta has killed more than 210 people in aerial attacks and the number of internally displaced persons has now jumped to 1.8 million.
Protecting health workers caring for refugees and migrants at Mae Tao Clinic
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA works with Mae Tao Clinic to improve the quality and safety of their healthcare services through good occupational health and safety practices.