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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
![Australia shifts position to back TRIPS waiver as public pressure mounts](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/daniel-schludi-mAGZNECMcUg-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Australia shifts position to back TRIPS waiver as public pressure mounts
Following public pressure, Trade Minister Dan Tehan has finally announced Australia will put people over profits and support the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.
![Vietnam Eliminating Asbestos Disease Campaign Update](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WhatsApp-Image-2021-09-29-at-12.58.08-1080x675.jpeg)
Vietnam Eliminating Asbestos Disease Campaign Update
Asbestos fibre imports in Vietnam have fallen 50% in the last 2 years, partly due to our awareness program and partly to growing supply of alternative products.
![Tasmanian unionists turn out in force for Solidarity Week](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Solidarity-Sunday-Flyer-with-Unions-Tas-Aug-2021-1-1080x675.png)
Tasmanian unionists turn out in force for Solidarity Week
In August, APHEDA supporters gathered to celebrate women leaders within the union movement and our global solidarity projects in Timor Leste, Myanmar, and on the Thai-Burma border.
![Palestinian woman challenges stereotype that “Farmers are only men”](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AMENCA-3_1-1080x675.jpg)
Palestinian woman challenges stereotype that “Farmers are only men”
With the support of the Australia Middle East NGO Cooperation Agreement Program – Phase Three (AMENCA 3), APHEDA works with farmers and small businesses on the Gaza Strip to enhance their access to markets and market information as part of the Ghalleh Project.
![Empowering Shan State Youth through Social Justice Education](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/thumbnail_image004.png)
Empowering Shan State Youth through Social Justice Education
Based in Northern Thailand, School for Shan State Nationalities Youth (SSSNY) has been building the capacity of ethnic minority youth living in nearby Shan State to engage in social justice programs for over 20 years.
![Reflecting on two decades of partnership with the Positive Action Foundation Philippines Incorporated (PAFPI)](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Picture5-1080x675.png)
Reflecting on two decades of partnership with the Positive Action Foundation Philippines Incorporated (PAFPI)
This year marks the end of APHEDA’s 20-year partnership with PAFPI, and is an opportunity to look back on strong achievements over the many years of collaboration.
![APHEDA People: Dr Lachlan Clohesy](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Twitter-Deb-Nicholls-APHEDA-People-1080x675.png)
APHEDA People: Dr Lachlan Clohesy
Meet Dr Lachlan Clohesy, long-time APHEDA member and ACT Division Secretary of the NTEU.
![MEDIA RELEASE: Cambodia Pledges to Boost Awareness and Action on Dangers of Asbestos](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/400-x-250-asbestos-campaign-update.png)
MEDIA RELEASE: Cambodia Pledges to Boost Awareness and Action on Dangers of Asbestos
Cambodian Government representatives, employers and trade unions have come together to ramp up awareness about the dangers of using materials containing the deadly asbestos fibre in the country
![APHEDA People: Deb Nicholls](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Twitter-Deb-Nicholls-APHEDA-People-1080x675.png)
APHEDA People: Deb Nicholls
Meet Deb Nicholls, long-time APHEDA member and volunteer trade union education on projects in the Mekong.