Latest News
Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
Raffle Results 2018
The 2018 Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA Raffle was a great success! Thank you to all of our supporters who bought and sold tickets. The winners were drawn on Thursday 31 May by Natasha Flores (from Unions NSW).
Fighting child labour in Pakistan
The Labour Education Foundation (LEF) in Pakistan helps build the labour movement by working from the ground up. LEF works in poor communities around pollution, violence, gender equality, illiteracy and child labour.
West Bank kindergarten enables Palestinian children to access education
In the ancient city of Hebron, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians can be intense, but one small kindergarten is offering Palestinian children a safe place to learn and play.
APHEDA People: Meet Wulan, Union Aid Abroad’s Myanmar Country Coordinator
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all. This month we meet Wulan, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA’s newly appointed Country Coordinator in Myanmar.
Ban Asbestos activists’ Speaking Tour Connects Indonesian and Australian Campaigns
In May 2018, two anti-asbestos activists and unionists from Indonesia – Darisman and Subono – visited Australia to talk about their campaign to win asbestos bans and justice for victims.
LION ramps up the fight against asbestos in Indonesia
Local Initiative for Occupational Safety and Health Network (LION) Indonesia is an education and campaigning organisation and has become a key player in APHEDA’s Asbestos. Not Here. Not Anywhere. campaign across South East Asia.
Five things you should know about garment workers in Myanmar
The garment sector has emerged as a growing industry in Myanmar. Low wages provide a strong incentive for multi-national companies to take advantage and exploit workers. Here are five things you should know about garment workers in Myanmar.
Asbestos Solidarity Tour 2018
Join us for the Asbestos. Not here. Not anywhere. Solidarity Tour to Vietnam and Indonesia. You will have the opportunity to observe the campaign and meet key activists and leaders fighting to ban asbestos. in the region. Dates: 24 SEP – 3 OCT 2018.
A solemn reminder for workers worldwide
According to the International Labour Organization one worker dies in the world every 15 seconds. That’s more people dying in work related incidents than in wars.