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.
Despite the ongoing violence in Karen State, Myanmar, the KWO is standing strong to work for and with its community.
The summit united civil society, the Myanmar diaspora, and government representatives in a show of support for establishing a civilian and democratic government in Myanmar.
Since 2009, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has collaborated with Workers’ World Media Productions (WWMP) in South Africa on a project that focuses on democratic mass media and organisational platforms to address issues impacting workers and their communities. Activities involve mass media productions, education, training, and movement building.
Australian aid agencies issue an urgent plea for the Prime Minister to push for a de-escalation of the Gaza crisis and increased humanitarian relief during his official visit to Washington DC as death toll rises overnight
Information from the MA’AN Development Center as of October 13, 2023.