Human Rights Day 2021: Australia must stand on the side of the people of Myanmar
The Myanmar diaspora community in Australia has written an open letter to the Australian government, calling on it to do more to help the people of Myanmar.
APHEDA People: Dale Beasley
Dale Beasley is the Secretary of SA Unions. Before becoming a union delegate, organiser, and director, he started his working life as a chef. Dale has been an active member of Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA for 11 years, and was elected to his current role in August 2021.
Vaccine equality for workers everywhere
The union movement has been campaigning to achieve affordable access to vaccines for everyone. In this global emergency, governments and pharmaceutical companies need to put people before mega profits – especially since vaccines were developed with the use of public subsidies.
Big Ride 2021 raises more than $50,000 for Palestinian refugees
The 5th Big Ride for Palestine took place around Australia over two weeks to raise awareness of ongoing human rights issues facing Palestinian people.
Action on asbestos in Asia and the Pacific
Pacific countries discuss how to dispose of asbestos in their small island countries, new partners join the campaign in Vietnam, and journalists get training on the health hazards of asbestos in Laos.
Karen women organising on the frontline of Myanmar
In the context of the devastating coup unfolding inside Myanmar and the ongoing impacts of COVID 19, the Karen Women’s Organisation has continues its struggle for women’s equality and for peace and democracy.