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February 19, 2025
Asbestos manufacturers in Indonesia sued asbestos-ban campaigners for massive damages simply because they wanted workers to know the deadly consequences of asbestos. However, the court ruled against them.
Countries: Indonesia;

February 19, 2025
Across Myanmar and in refugee camps along the Thai border, the Karen Women’s Organisation (KWO) is a powerful force for justice, peace, and community resilience. With tens of thousands of members, KWO is more than an organisation—it is a movement of Karen women leading the way in health, education, social welfare, and political organising. Through […]
Countries: Thai-Myanmar Border;
Categories: Uncategorised

February 19, 2025
The global movement to ban asbestos has won another victory in Moldova, as more countries, including Cambodia, intensify efforts to eliminate its use.
Categories: Uncategorised

February 19, 2025
Union Aid Abroad’s partner unions from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Nepal joined over 100 trade unionists from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean to push back against privatisation and advocate for public ownership of energy.
Categories: Climate Justice, News

February 19, 2025
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February 18, 2025
In light of recent remarks by President Trump suggesting U.S. ownership of Gaza and calling for the permanent relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, we –the Australian trade union global justice organisation– see these proposals with utmost concern as they contradict international law and infringe upon the fundamental human rights of the Palestinian people.
Countries: Palestine;
Categories: Internationalism in Australia, News

February 18, 2025
Since October 2023, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has played a key role providing avenues for the Australian community to be informed on the situation in Gaza, demonstrate solidarity with the people of Gaza and offer meaningful financial support to aid efforts on the ground.
Countries: Palestine;
Categories: Internationalism in Australia, News

February 18, 2025
Governments everywhere must engage full diplomatic links to spell out the consequences of this approach to the US Government during this review period. The US cannot abrogate its global responsibilities, but if this funding suspension becomes permanent, then governments globally must be prepared to step in to fill the breach.

February 18, 2025
A special report on how the State Electricity Company Workers Union (SP PLN Persero) in Indonesia advocates for cleaner energy while resisting privatisation—a story of workers driving a Just Energy Transition.
Categories: Uncategorised
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