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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
Cambodia details plans to ban asbestos in 2025; Asia urged to follow suit
The Cambodian government has released details about how a proposed asbestos ban will come into effect, including details for action, a timeline for a ban and management of related issues.
APHEDA People: Leslie Marsden and Sharny Chalmers
Leslie Marsden is a Member Services Support Officer and Sharny Chalmers is an Industrial Officer at the Public Service Association of NSW. They are also long-term members of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA.
Diagnosing asbestos-related diseases in Indonesia
The World Health Organization estimates that 1,661 people die from asbestos disease in Indonesia every year, including 1,368 lung cancer cases and 225 mesothelioma cases. Yet, according to health system statistics, there have been no asbestos deaths and just six asbestos compensation claims.
APHEDA People: Madeline Feledy
Madeline Feledy is an organiser with the Australian Services Union NSW &ACT branch. She has been a member of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA for three years.
Rotterdam Convention reform campaign gets close in Geneva
A proposal by Australia and Switzerland aimed to prevent small numbers of Parties (mostly companies who sell chemicals) from blocking their listing on the Rotterdam Convention.
Support the fight for gender equality in Cambodia
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has launched a end-of-financial-year appeal to support women workers in Cambodia.
Cambodia will stop using asbestos from 2025
The Cambodian Minister of Labor and Vocational Training and the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia discussed moving toward prohibition or elimination of asbestos use in Cambodia from 2025.
Cambodia to stop using asbestos from 2025 to improve workers’ welfare
In a major breakthrough for the global campaign to eliminate asbestos related diseases in Asia, the Cambodian Government has this week announced it will stop asbestos use in 2025.
APHEDA people: Thirza White
Thirza White is the General Secretary of the CPSU Tasmania. She has been a member of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA for 11 years.