Latest News
Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
The Nepalese earthquake – three years on
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on 25 April 2015 killed more than 9,000 people and injured another 23,000. It was followed by 400 aftershocks occurring at 20-30 minute intervals which seriously impacted the working lives and economy of the country.
Karen News provides a voice for ethnic Karen in Myanmar
Karen News is an ethnic Karen news agency, generating written articles, radio and film news reports on social justice issues that shape Karen communities in Myanmar and around the world.
Ending gender based violence in Vietnam
Bac Kan Women’s Union with support from Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA are mobilising local communities and local authorities to tackle violence against women.
APHEDA People – meet Bree (NUW)
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all. This month we meet Bree, Lead Organiser with the NUW.
Five things you should know about the Global Compact for Migration
Migration is as old as humans, however, wars, land grabbing, poverty and other factors are all causes for people to move. Here are five things you should know about the Global Compact for Migration.
Indonesian ban asbestos campaigners 2018 Australian tour
In May this year Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA is bringing out two Indonesian activists to speak to Australian audiences about the fight to ban asbestos in their country.
We support Early Childhood Educators!
We support the 6500 Early Childhood Educators who walked off the job demanding equal pay! Sydney staff took their kids out of daycare and brought them to work while our Melbourne staff took to the streets.
Unions join forces in Philippines to fight contractualisation
In a strong sign of unity, unions in the Philippines have come together to demand the take definitive action to end out of control short-term contracts (known as “contractualisation”).
Sustainable Farming and Organising Farmer in Timor Leste
UNAER is Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA’s newest partner in Timor Leste. UNAER organises farmers to defend their rights to access land and to undertake sustainable farming practices.