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40 years of global solidarity

We are uniting Australian unions with workers globally in partnership for the achievement of dignity at work, social justice, economic equality and the realisation of human rights.

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As 2025 draws to a close, the world faces more conflict, repression, and inequality than we have seen in many years. Yet across borders, people are taking action.

This festive season, we invite you to give the gift of action — not charity, but action that strengthens movements, defends democracy and challenges injustice. When you support Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, you help create real, lasting change.

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With your support, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA’s partner organisations, the MA’AN Development Centre,  will provide access to water, food (when possible), hygiene kits and humanitarian aid to people in Gaza and Lebanon.

We won’t take a backwards step—with unity and determination, we can help people survive this crisis and make a stand for a lasting peace.

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Myanmar: Open Letter To Minister Penny Wong

December 28, 2025
We stand with trade unions, civil society, faith groups, international development organisations, and the Myanmar diaspora in Australia in an open letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong.
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Key Win over the Asbestos Industry in Indonesia

December 23, 2025
In a welcome decision, the Jakarta High Court has rejected an attempt by the asbestos industry to silence and financially cripple consumer organisations and health advocates speaking out about the dangers of chrysotile asbestos.
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Summer Ideas for Internationalists: Learn, Watch, and Take Action

December 23, 2025
Looking for meaningful ways to spend your summer? Here are three ways to combine learning, entertainment, and global solidarity.
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42 Partner Organisations Across 13 Countries

We support strong unions and social movements in 13 countries across Southeast Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Southern Africa, partnering with 42 local unions and organisations on 30 Projects and Campaigns.

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We are about people. People working together to make things better for all. Every Union Aid Abroad APHEDA supporter, member, activist and participant here in Australia and all around the world contributes to the work it takes to tackle inequality and injustice.

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We really need to make sure that if we want to not just better Australia, we need to better the whole world.

SOPHIE LEONARD, FIELD ORGANISER, CPSU IN BRISBANE

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As unionists we know that coming together makes work and our community better. Internationalism is the next step.

ANGUS MCFARLAND, ASU NSW-ACT BRANCH SECRETARY

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Working to support APHEDA’s work even in this small way has been incredibly rewarding and provided me with a more meaningful motivation for why I make art.

SLEILA FREIJAT, ARTIST & APHEDA ACTIVIST

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