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Fighting institutional discrimination against sex workers in Cambodia
Established in 1998, the Cambodian Prostitutes Union (CPU) has been fighting to stamp out HIV and to end the discrimination and stigma against sex workers in Cambodia.
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APHEDA People: Meet Naw K’Nyaw Paw
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all.
This month we meet Naw K’Nyaw Paw from Karen Women’s Organisation (KWO).
United to Ban Asbestos in Vietnam and Indonesia
In September 2018, a team of union leaders, activists and a federal Member of Parliament visited Vietnam and Indonesia to observe and support the campaign to ban asbestos.
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Zimbabwe in Crisis: post-election, the struggle continues
In November 2017, the dictator Mugabe was deposed in a coup, but the newly elected government has plunged the working people of Zimbabwe into a deep social and economic crisis.
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Refugee health clinic key to migrant worker health
For nearly 30 years, the Mae Tao Clinic has been removing barriers to healthcare for displaced people and migrant workers on the Thai-Myanmar border.
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Samoa First Union pushes for a fair minimum wage
Samoa First Union (SFU) has been educating workers and the commmunity in their campaign to lift the minimum wage in Samoa.
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APHEDA People: Meet Kym Ralley
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is about people working together to make things better for all.
This month we meet longtime APHEDA supporter, Kym Ralley.
Former Timorese refugee returns to Australia for media internship
In September 2018 former refugee, Pricilia Fonseca, returned to Australia as part of the Balibo Five – Roger East Fellowship to take on an internship at Channel 7.
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Women lead the struggle for peace, democracy and equality in Karen State
For decades, the Karen Women’s Organisation (KWO) have been leading the struggle for peace, democracy and equality in Karen State, Myanmar.
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Crisis in Palestine set to worsen as aid organisations come under attack
Globally, organisations aiding Palestinians are coming under attack and funds are being cut. It is crucial that Australia continues to support humanitarian relief and development for Palestinians.
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Confronting the challenges of addiction among refugee communities
Based on the Thai-Myanmar border, the DARE Network provides culturally appropriate treatment and prevention education to reduce substance abuse within refugee communities.
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Unions in Myanmar call for establishment of Labour Courts
In June 2018, Myanmar Industries Craft & Services Trade Unions Federation (MICS) organised a forum calling for the establishment of Labour Courts in Myanmar.
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