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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
One step closer to listing asbestos in Rotterdam Convention
The Rotterdam Convention needs urgent reform to list asbestos as a hazardous substance.
APHEDA People: Jannette Armstrong
Jannette Armstrong is the Executive Director of Farms campaigning with the United Workers Union. She has been a member of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA for nine years and is a member of the APHEDA board.
APHEDA PEOPLE: Phil O’Donoghue
Phil O’Donoghue is the Media Officer at UnionsWA and has been an APHEDA member for six years. In this interview, he tells us why building internationalism is important.
Study trip exposes asbestos roof sheet manufacturers’ disregard for local communities
In areas surrounding asbestos factories, broken asbestos roof sheets are being dumped in open paddock where farming communities plant rice and grow home gardens.
Cambodia launches national asbestos profile; sets sights on eliminating asbestos
Australia’s ambassador to Cambodia, Mr. Pablo Kang, helped launch the 2nd Cambodian National Asbestos Profile at an event in Phnom Penh held in early October.
APHEDA PEOPLE: Kelly Marks
Kelly Marks is a primary school teacher and Research/Industrial Officer with the NSW Teachers Federation. She has been a member of Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA for four years.
Israeli raids on Palestine civil society groups condemned
The offices of seven respected progressive Palestinian civil society organisations were raided by Israeli occupying forces in Ramallah on August 18.
Junior union officials trained on asbestos safety
Junior trade union officials attended three days of training on workplace safety and asbestos eradication in Laos.
APHEDA’s global solidarity dinners are back in 2022!
APHEDA is holding its annual Sydney dinner on October 20, 2022 at the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club.