As a group of regional and international organizations, we express our full solidarity with Palestinian civil society and human rights defenders as Israel continues to escalate its attacks to shut...
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Australia + 3 more
Open statement calling for immediate action on offshore detention
Joint Statement on Refugees We, as a coalition of organisations and community groups from around Australia, are writing to express our concern regarding the humanitarian crisis that Australia has...
One year after Typhoon Haiyan
19 December 2014 APHEDA donors helped the health volunteers from our Philippines partner organisation reach over 7,000 patients during six medical and relief missions in the aftermath of Typhoon...
Myanmar + 5 more
Report to donors for 2013-14
In 2013-14, our projects continued to help working men and women in developing countries learn income-generating skills, strengthen their human rights and workplace rights, and provide a better...
Festive Season Appeal - Help Gazans rebuild their lives
A six-year-old child in Gaza has already lived through three wars. And the 50-day assault by the Israeli military in July and August this year is being described by those living in Gaza as the most...
Thailand + 1 more
On World Refugee Day 2014, Burmese refugees & migrant workers are living in fear
In the past week, Thai authorities have announced that they are discussing plans to return more than 130,000 refugees back to Burma from camps on the Thai border. Authorities have also announced an...
Thailand + 3 more
IWD 2014 - Women too often carry the burden of poverty and injustice
Women perform 66% of the world’s work and produce 50% of the world’s food, yet they only receive 10% of the worlds income and own 1% of the world’s property. That's why three-quarters of Union Aid...
Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Appeal
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is holding an appeal to assist our Philippines partner provide medical assistance to communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Total devastation Typhoon Haiyan hit the...
oPt + 3 more
Solidarity Partnerships Winter 2012 Newsletter
In this issue: 'APHEDA research presented at major AIDS conference' - APHEDA research into the HIV vulnerabilities of Cambodian entertainment workers was presented at the 19th International AIDS...
Philippines Flood Crisis Appeal - Please give generously
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is holding an appeal to assist our Philippines partners provide emergency medical help to marginalised families affected by recent flooding. Devastating floodwaters Manila,...
Thailand + 1 more
Solidarity Partnerships Autumn 2012 Newsletter
In this issue: 'Industrial Dispute Brewing in Cambodia' - Beer promotion workers continue to be exploited by large multinational brewers. 'Ideas Flow South-to-South' - In March 2012, our partners...
Thailand + 1 more
Umpiem Mai Refugee Camp Fire Recovery Update
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the Australian trade union movement, we pleased to report that we have been able to contribute over $16,000 to assist with the Umpiem fire recovery...
Thailand + 1 more
Umpiem Fire Recovery Appeal - Please give generously
28 February 2012 Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is appealing for donations to assist the Burmese refugees affected by a fire that has torn through the Umpiem Mai Refugee Camp on the Thai Burma Border. Over...
Timor-Leste + 6 more
2010 Annual Report
Lifting people out of poverty Executive Officer's ReportUnion Aid Abroad-APHEDA Lifting people out of poverty Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA had another successful year in 2009-10, with thousands of working...
Update from Pakistan's relief efforts for flood victims
We have already raised over $32 000 for our 'Pakistan Floods Appeal'. Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA's donations are assisting our partner in Pakistan, the Labour Education Foundation (LEF). Shortly after...
Documenting life in Gaza
As the illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip continues into its fourth year, view a video documentary on the realities of life in Gaza today. Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has been working with the El...
Afghanistan + 1 more
Letter from Trade Unions about Aust's treatment of asylum seekers and refugees
Attached is a letter sent to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and all Members of Parliament endorsed by 20 Trade Unions and affiliated organisation leaders. The letter expresses their concerns at the...
Cross border aid campaign for Burma's eastern border states
Union Aid Abroad APHEDA recently supported our partners from medical and womens organisations based on the Thai Burma Border to come to Australia and lobby for cross border aid. APHEDA believes that...
Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis one year on
One year on from the devastation of Cyclone Nargis, Union Aid Abroad APHEDA is pleased to report that all monies raised for cyclone relief have been used. Two thirds of the $120,000 raised was...
oPt: Stop the fighting in Gaza, let relief supplies in
ACTU and Unions NSW are calling for an immediate ceasefire, and for access to emergency and relief supplies. Peace is union business, and unions have taken part in peace rallies in cities across...