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![Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA Takes Part in End Covid for All Campaign](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/end_covid-940x675.png)
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA Takes Part in End Covid for All Campaign
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA joined hundreds of Australian civil society organisations to call on the Australian government to #EndCOVIDforAll.
![Asbestos boards a ferry into Sydney Harbour](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/asbestso3.jpg)
Asbestos boards a ferry into Sydney Harbour
Asbestos has been discovered on ferries bound for Sydney. But how did asbestos end up on the ferries when asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2003?
![CoPower shows solidarity to communities on the frontline of the COVID-19 economic crisis](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/400-x-250-CoPower-Solidarity-Credit-Campaign.png)
CoPower shows solidarity to communities on the frontline of the COVID-19 economic crisis
CoPower members show solidarity through credits to support energy democracy projects in communities on the frontline of the COVID-19 economic crisis.
![Lachlan Hurse on Solidarity with Palestine – APHEDA People](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/APHEDA-Activist-Conf-Feb-2018-1-1080x675.jpg)
Lachlan Hurse on Solidarity with Palestine – APHEDA People
“Global solidarity means to be part of a movement that says a better world is possible, to be part of a movement that solidarity between workers is key.”
![Empowering Refugee Youth through Social Justice Education](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/400-x-250-SSSNY.png)
Empowering Refugee Youth through Social Justice Education
Through the Social Justice Education Program (SJEP) and the Community Leadership Development Training (CLDT) the School for Shan State Nationalities Youth (SSSNY) is training tomorrow’s civil society leaders, today.
![Supporting Palestinian Farmers and Families to Overcome COVID-19 Crisis](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crop.png)
Supporting Palestinian Farmers and Families to Overcome COVID-19 Crisis
By distributing fresh produce, we are working to support vulnerable Palestinian farmers and families as they overcome the COVID-19 crisis.
![The Impact of COVID19 on Construction Workers in Cambodia](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/construction-workers-cambodia.png)
The Impact of COVID19 on Construction Workers in Cambodia
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on workers around the world. Unions in Cambodia have been responding to construction workers impacted by the crisis. BWTUC have created a video to bring us the voices of workers impacted by COVID-19.
![Cambodia sanctioned for its abuses of political, human and labour rights](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/400-x-250-Cambodia-EBA-deal.png)
Cambodia sanctioned for its abuses of political, human and labour rights
On 12 August 2020, the EU withdrew Cambodia’s duty-free quota-free access to the EU market. Cambodia accessed these preferential trade deals under “Everything But Arms” (EBA) – the EU’s trade arrangement for Least Developed Countries.
![Beirut Explosion 2020: a reflection – Dr. Olfat Mahmoud](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/400-x-250-Beirut-Explosion-update.png)
Beirut Explosion 2020: a reflection – Dr. Olfat Mahmoud
Dr.Olfat Mahmoud (Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation) shares her reflection on the Beirut explosion with Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA and supporters in Australia.