Unions and Peace in Aceh since the 2004 Tsunami
On Boxing Day 2004, Aceh was devastated by a tsunami. Indonesian unions were quick to respond. Since 2005 we have been supporting local training, networking and advocacy.
On Boxing Day 2004, Aceh was devastated by a tsunami. Indonesian unions were quick to respond. Since 2005 we have been supporting local training, networking and advocacy.
In May 2018, two anti-asbestos activists and unionists from Indonesia – Darisman and Subono – visited Australia to talk about their campaign to win asbestos bans and justice for victims.
Local Initiative for Occupational Safety and Health Network (LION) Indonesia is an education and campaigning organisation and has become a key player in APHEDA’s Asbestos. Not Here. Not Anywhere. campaign across South East Asia.
In May this year Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA is bringing out two Indonesian activists to speak to Australian audiences about the fight to ban asbestos in their country.
This month we spoke with Wiranta Yudha, Coordinator of LION (Local Initiative OHS Network), a health and safety organisation in Indonesia campaigning for an asbestos-free Indonesia.