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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
Asbestos campaign progresses in Cambodia despite worsening COVID-19 crisis
Despite a new wave of COVID-19 spreading across Southeast Asia, progress is being made in APHEDA’s Eliminating Asbestos Diseases campaign in Cambodia.
Terri Daktyl Dinner SA 2021
The SA Annual Terri Daktyl APHEDA Dinner once again raised more than $6,000 of much needed funds for APHEDA projects in Vietnam.
Recognising Women’s Roles in Agriculture in Palestine
In Palestine, women have long played a role in the agriculture sector. This video explores the hidden roles of women in agriculture in Palestine.
Asbestos and its impacts in Cambodia (Khmer language)
The first asbestos awareness video in the Khmer language has been completed. It targets construction workers, a high exposure risk group in Cambodia.
New poll shows most Australians support change to trade rules for fair access to vaccines for low-income countries
A poll has shown that 62% of Australians believe the Australian government should support a temporary waiver on patent rules for COVID-19 vaccines.
Asbestos industry takes a big hit in Asia
After many years of campaigning, the global ban asbestos campaign has chalked up a significant win as the asbestos industry is forced to take a big hit in Asia.
Vietnam Election: improving gender equality one candidate at a time
In May, voters in Vietnam went to the polls. APHEDA has been supporting women candidates to increase the representation of women at all levels of government.
Thousands raised in Palestinian Sydney solidarity events
Throughout the month of June there was an outpouring of support for Union Aid Abroad APHEDA’s staff and partner organisations in Palestine, and communities across Australia dug deep to show their solidarity in a time of great need.
APHEDA People: Meet Lori-Anne Sharp (ANMF)
This month we meet Lori-Anne Sharp who talks about her passion for social justice and why, as unionists, we have a responsibility to build capacity and be good global citizens.