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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
![Unions in Myanmar call for establishment of Labour Courts](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-Labour-Courts-Myanmar.png)
Unions in Myanmar call for establishment of Labour Courts
In June 2018, Myanmar Industries Craft & Services Trade Unions Federation (MICS) organised a forum calling for the establishment of Labour Courts in Myanmar.
![Power for the People: Union cooperative electricity retailer formed](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-cooperative-power-1.png)
Power for the People: Union cooperative electricity retailer formed
Union Aid Abroad is a founding member of Cooperative Power, a newly formed Australian Union cooperative electricity retailer.
![Unions and Peace in Aceh since the 2004 Tsunami](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-Aceh.png)
Unions and Peace in Aceh since the 2004 Tsunami
On Boxing Day 2004, Aceh was devastated by a tsunami. Indonesian unions were quick to respond. Since 2005 we have been supporting local training, networking and advocacy.
![APHEDA People: Meet Dan Spencer](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-Dan-Spencer.png)
APHEDA People: Meet Dan Spencer
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all. This month we meet Dan Spencer from ASU SA NT Branch.
![Cycling for Solidarity: Brisbane to Byron Bay for Palestine](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-big-ride.png)
Cycling for Solidarity: Brisbane to Byron Bay for Palestine
In August 2018, around 40 activists and cyclists gathered to cycle from Brisbane to Byron Bay on the Big Ride for Palestine Australia.
![The Government’s Response to Asbestos Report: the good and the bad](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-asbestos-1.png)
The Government’s Response to Asbestos Report: the good and the bad
Last week the Government released their response to the interim report on protecting Australians from the threat of asbestos. Here’s our summary of the good and the bad.
![Annual APHEDA Fundraising Dinner – Sydney!](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/400-x-250-SYDNEY-DINNER.png)
Annual APHEDA Fundraising Dinner – Sydney!
Celebrate global solidarity with Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA members at this year’s Annual Dinner!
5 September 2018 with Guest Speaker Dr Olfat Mahmoud. Book today!
![Union Aid Abroad APHEDA Public Statement – 28 June 2018](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/400-x-250-PUBLIC-STATEMENT.png)
Union Aid Abroad APHEDA Public Statement – 28 June 2018
Public Statement regarding the Daily Telegraph article published 28 June 2018.
Clarification and response.
![Olfat Mahmoud 2018 Tour](https://www.apheda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/400-x-250_Olfat-Australian-Tour.png)
Olfat Mahmoud 2018 Tour
From July to September, Olfat Mahmoud, founder and director of long-time APHEDA partner organisation the Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation (PHWO) will be in Australia launching her new book, Tears for Tarshiha.