This week, UnionAID is launching a new project with Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia to address forced labour and human trafficking in Indonesia’s fisheries sector. With thanks to our Kiwi …
Tackling dire working conditions in Indonesia’s fisheries Read More »
Serious human rights issues in Bangladesh have been raised by yet another murder of a union member, Rabiul Islam. He was a member of our project partner the National Garment …
Stop killings of Bangladesh garment sector unionists Read More »
Joining the Fish Vendors Cooperative in 2014 has been life changing for Juliet Mary. She says she can now feed her family three times a day, pay for school costs …
The National Garment Workers Federation (NGWF) in Bangladesh, representing over 111,000 members across 108 registered factory unions, launched an ambitious campaign, with support from UnionAID, advocating for a significant increase …
On this International Day of Indigenous Peoples, UnionAID is proud to shine a spotlight on three remarkable indigenous young leaders from our Mindanao Young Leaders Programme. Each of these leaders, …
Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination Read More »
We want to take a moment to reflect on some of our recent achievements, and to thank our partners, donors, and volunteers, for their unwavering support. Through everyone’s support we …
Celebrating our achievements: together we can drive better work for a better world Read More »
UnionAID held its Annual Peter Conway Memorial Lecture on 3 August 2023, with guest speaker, Rebecca Macfie, on hardship, hope, and why journalism still matters. This annual memorial lecture is …
Hardship, hope, and why journalism still matters – Rebecca Macfie Read More »
Over 20,000 people have been displaced by conflict in Kayah state since the Myanmar military coup and are living in informal camps just over the border in Shan State. These …
UnionAID condemns the brutal murder of Shahidul Islam, a union organiser and devoted champion for workers’ rights in Bangladesh’s garment industry. Shahidul served the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF) for …
UnionAID condemns killing of union Leader Shahidul Islam Read More »
“I am passionate about advocating for workers’ rights and social justice. When I discovered UnionAID, I realised that my passion could transcend across borders. Volunteering with UnionAID has not only …
