Latest News
Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
APHEDA honoured with a community-based Human Rights Award
Last week, APHEDA was honoured to receive the Friends of Hebron Human Rights Award at its annual Trivia with a Cause event in Sydney.
Stronger representation and advocacy for women’s rights in Vietnam
Women’s Unions in Vietnam are gearing up for the 2021 election, aiming for stronger representation while promoting gender equality in political decision making.
Asbestos Campaign Update – February 2019
2019 is shaping up to be an important year in global efforts to ban asbestos. Here are some of our recent highlights from the Asbestos. Not here. Not anywhere campaign.
5 Things about the status of women in the South Pacific
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, we look at the status of women in the South Pacific and the challenges they face.
APHEDA People: Meet Ruth Ellis
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all.
This month we meet Ruth Ellis from APHEDA’s WA Activist Group.
Solidarity with Western Sahara
On 27 February the people of Western Sahara celebrated Western Sahara National Day marking the 43rd anniversary of the declaration of their state, the Saharawi Republic.
Unions in Myanmar Suspend Participation in the Tripartite Mechanism
Myanmar news: Unions in Myanmar have suspended their participation in tripartite dialogue with government and employer’s representatives over labour laws.
Timor Leste Office hosts visit from Australian MP and Ambassador
In October 2018, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA Timor Leste welcomed Sharon Claydon MP and Australian Ambassador Peter Roberts to meet our partner organisations.
Moving to more equality for people with disabilities in Vietnam
The number of people living with a disability in Vietnam is staggering. Union Aid Abroad has been working with people with disabilities to attain greater equality in the workplace.