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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
Perth Activists Celebrate Solidarity with Timor Leste at 2019 Annual Dinner!
In Perth, the Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA community of unionists, activists, and internationalists came together to fundraise for the cause of global justice. Their efforts raised over $3,000!
“The struggle must continue”: Elsa Pinto on the legacy and impact of solidarity in Timor Leste
At the 2019 Melbourne Annual Dinner, guest speaker Elsa ‘Uka’ Pinto addressed the audience on the continuing tradition of solidarity between the Australian and Timorese people.
Leading the Fight for Energy Democracy on Masbate Island, The Philippines
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA partner union in the Phillipines, SENTRO, is expanding its campaign for energy democracy to Masbate Island, where a pilot model of renewable energy cooperatives is being rolled out.
Sex Workers Campaigning to End Violence at Work
In Cambodia, sex workers are working together to achieve safety at work. The women of the Cambodian Prostitutes’ Union (CPU) are confronting violence at work and discrimination in their communities by building their collective power as a union.
Five Challenges that Refugee Women are Overcoming through Collective Power
By coming together to build grass-roots organisations, refugee women are overcoming challenges to secure their livelihoods, their education, their healthcare, and their independence.
Brisbane Cycles for Solidarity: The 2019 Big Ride for Palestine
In Brisbane, twenty-three cyclists and their support crew came together in South Brisbane for the third annual Big Ride for Palestine! The ride raised over $9,000 for Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA projects in Palestine.
Brisbane Activists Celebrate Global Solidarity at Annual Trivia Night
Congratulations to the activists and internationalists who organised the annual Brisbane Global Solidarity Trivia Night!
Lesley Osborne on “Solidarity in Action” – APHEDA People
As the Secretary of the Australian Western Sahara Association, Lesley Osborn has been calling on the Australian people to put their solidarity into action for the past fifteen years. Asked what drives her activism, Lesley told us: “Solidarity is unity and joining with others to make change.”
Asbestos Lobby Targets Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA
Because of the growing momentum to ban asbestos in Asia, the asbestos lobby is fighting to reverse the major gains made towards securing an asbestos free future.