ASTI News

KATIE PIPER TO REPRESENT ASTI AT UK AMA

2010-03-09T22:32:02Z

We are very grateful to Katie Piper for agreeing to represent Acid Survivors Trust at the UK Asian Music Awards

ASF BANGLADESH ORGANISES MARCH BY MEN FOR WOMENS DAY

2010-03-10T00:15:35Z

Men marched out in a candle lit vigil to vow to oppose acid violence in Bangladesh

Happy International Womens Day - There is Hope…

2010-03-07T23:05:22Z

We hope to bring you more inspirational stories from our survivors this week but please read the story of Kanchana from Sri Lanka

HRH The Princess Royal

2010-03-05T15:16:49Z

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to be Patron of Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI). More to come……

Dr John Morrison, Founder of ASTI, with HRH The Princess Royal at the Acid Survivors Foundation, Bangladesh, 2000.

India Law Reports proposes change in law to recognise Acid Attacks

2010-02-28T18:41:08Z

After posting the last two blogs noting Cambodia and Pakistan – this is a an article I found that really nailed it. Why we need a special penal code for acid violence.

Cambodia Acid Attacks to Become Crime

2010-02-27T11:45:56Z

Cambodian authorities are looking to pass a law imminently to make acid attacks a crime. This independent law will mean this crime will have specific sentencing rather than go under the guise of attempted murder. To have a separate law for acid violence sends out a clear message to perpetrators and their potential victims that justice will be done.

Bulgarian Prime Minister seeks life sentence for Acid Attacks

2010-02-25T16:46:18Z

This article raises alarming prospect- it is wrong to assume that acid violence is region or ethno-specific. It is a global problem and this is something that ASTI campaigns daily to raise awareness about Read on..

APPEAL FOR 2010 10K RUN

2010-02-25T12:21:52Z

Yes its here the 2010 10K run in London. We are telling you now so you can build on your fitness!. All you budding Olympians or if you know any, please come forward for our 10K run. Remember it is all about survivors and we need your support- Enrol today contact Alison on (0)207 821 1567 or email: office@asti.org.uk

Acid Crime Prevention Bill- Pakistan

2010-02-23T12:07:19Z

Pakistan is in the process of passing an Act which is long overdue and which has the potential to limit the number of acid attacks in Pakistan by regulating the sale of acid and ensuring that attackers are punished for their crimes.

Good bye Rajpreet, hello Tasleema

2010-01-29T09:35:20Z

Rajpreet is taking on a new challenge at AST-India and Tasleema will now be keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and stories.