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Asia/Pacific

Burma

Burma is ruled by a brutal military dictatorship, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), following the overriding of the democratic elections in 1990 which were won by the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Aung San Suu Kyi who is still under house arrest despite calls from the international community for her immediate release. Politicians, pro-democracy activists and supporters of free trade unions are imprisoned and Burmese citizens confronted with fear and intimidation. Forced labour is imposed on workers, including children, and trade unions are banned from operating.

Philippines

The Philippines has become a priority country for UNISON as it is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a trade unionist.

Over the past few years UNISON has forged greater links with unions and rights organisations in the Philippines and is building links with diaspora groups in the UK. more..

Asia/Pacific news

Aung San Suu Kyi plea to the world

UNISON honorary member sends plea to 'please use your liberty to promote ours' (18/06/2010)

Join the call for arms embargo against Burma

Tell Foreign Secretary UN must impose global arms embargo to stop Burma terrorising its own people (01/04/2010)

Thailand set to deport Burmese migrants

(23/02/2010) Over a million migrant workers told to verify their nationality or face deportation

Crimes against humanity in Burma

(09/02/2010) MPs call for Commission of Inquiry into crimes committed by Burmese government against its own people. Ask your MP to sign the EDM

Abductions and disappearances in the Philippines

(24/09/2009) UNISON and Amnesty to join family of 'desaparecido' at London event

64 for Aung San Suu Kyi

(01/06/2009) Dave Prentis adds his '64' calling for honorary UNISON member, Aung San Suu Kyi's immediate release

FTUB activists arrested in Burma

(09/04/2009) Arrests of FTUB delegates condemned by international trade union movement. Global call for release of ALL political prisoners

UNISON joins protests outside Burmese Embassy - reports of soldiers standing down

(28/09/07) As unconfirmed reports reach the outside world that some solidiers are refusing to turn their guns on peaceful protesters, UNISON participated in today's demonstration outside the Burmese Embassy in London as part of a global day of action.

Military crack down as demonstrations continue in Burma

(26/09/07) In scenes not seen since 1988, Burmese people have taken to the streets demanding that the military junta return the country to democratic rule.

Human rights conference on Philippines

(26/09/07) UNISON is sponsoring a conference on human rights in the Philippines to be held on 13 October in London. The event is being run by the Campaign for Human Rights in the Philppines (CHRP) and Amnesty International UK.
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