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September 30, 2024
This year’s Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA Annual Dinner was a special occasion, marking 40 years of international solidarity backed by relentless solidarity and support from the Australian union movement, members, and activists. The event not only celebrated our achievements over the past four decades but also exciting future plans for international trade union development, including the Pacific region. Read more
September 30, 2024
Unions covering workers in Indonesia’s mostly state-owned coal-fired power sector are pushing for a just transition to renewable energy while retaining public ownership. Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA has joined the global union, Public Services International (PSI), to support their goal. Read more
September 30, 2024
Following a historic win in the Indonesian Supreme Court earlier this year by the Indonesian ban asbestos network, which resulted in a court order for all asbestos materials to display health warning labelling, asbestos roof sheet manufacturers in Indonesia are suing all those who brought the case to the Supreme Court for damages. Read more
September 30, 2024
Amidst the significant challenges facing organisations serving individuals with disabilities, the Ramallah Deaf Association has emerged as an inspiring success story in transforming these challenges into real opportunities. Read more
September 30, 2024
Our partner organisations in Timor–Leste have organised and supported thousands of farmers in 299+ cooperatives. These groups have joined forces at the municipal level to form five farmers unions, with two more to be established. Read more
September 30, 2024
Unionists and civil society groups across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came together last week in a powerful movement for democracy, human rights, freedom, justice, and climate action. Read more
September 30, 2024
It’s time for The Big Ride for Palestine—Australia! For eight years in a row, people have got out and active to raise funds for Union Aid Abroad—APHEDA’s projects in Palestine. This year's edition takes on a pointing new meaning as it will mark 12 months of bloodshed in Gaza and more recently the West Bank and southern Lebanon. Read more
September 30, 2024
We are pleased to share the news that Sithar Chhim, President of the Labor Rights Supported Union (LRSU), representing workers at NagaWorld casino in Cambodia, has been released from prison. Sithar was detained in November 2022 after returning to Cambodia from the ITUC World Congress in Melbourne. Read more
September 30, 2024
As we approach the next election, we’re urging politicians to take action. It’s time for Down Under to step up, and we’re calling for an increase in Australia’s aid contribution to 1% of the federal budget. Read more