Latest News
Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
WWCTL Receives Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Advocacy
WWCTL received the Prime Ministers’ Award in the category of strong advocacy on behalf of its members.
Organising Trade Unions in the private sector and eliminating asbestos related diseases in Lao PDR
LFTU continues to organise workers in the private sector despite COVID-19 setbacks.
Mae Tao Clinic – Providing quality care at the height of the pandemic
In the context of COVID 19 and increasing pressure on resources along the border, MTC’s role in providing quality care has been critical.
Stand With Myanmar – Appeal Update (KWO and MICS-TUsF)
Since the coup in Myanmar,KWO and MICS-TUsF have been working hard to provide emergency assistance and legal support to imprisoned trade unionists.
5 reasons why 1.5 °C is trade union business
Climate change impacts all workers. Limiting global warming to 1.5°C will make a tangible difference. Here are five reasons why 1.5°C is trade union business!
The world needs access to COVID-19 vaccines now! TRIPS Waiver update
Without urgent action and a waiver on intellectual property rights (TRIPS Waiver), unequal access to COVID-19 vaccines is set to further entrench global inequality and prolong the pandemic for all of us.
Climate and COVID crises trigger food riots in South Africa
In July 2021, rioting in South Africa, particularly around Durban and Johannesburg, shows the desperation of millions of people as the climate and COVID crises cause unrest.
APHEDA People: Tim Dymond (UnionsWA)
This month we meet Tim Dymond who talks to us about why he thinks joining APHEDA is the most practical way for unionists to live their values with people around the world.
Women Worker’s Rights through Stronger Trade Unions in Cambodia
In Cambodia, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA is working in partnership with unions to advance women worker’s rights.