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KATIE PIPER TO REPRESENT ASTI AT UK AMA
We are very grateful to Katie Piper for agreeing to represent Acid Survivors Trust at the UK Asian Music Awards
Posted on 09/03/10 by Tasleema in ASTI news • 0 Comments • Read full article
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ASF BANGLADESH ORGANISES MARCH BY MEN FOR WOMENS DAY
Men marched out in a candle lit vigil to vow to oppose acid violence in Bangladesh
Posted on 10/03/10 by Tasleema in Blog • 0 Comments • Read full article
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Happy International Womens Day - There is Hope…
We hope to bring you more inspirational stories from our survivors this week but please read the story of Kanchana from Sri Lanka
Posted on 08/03/10 by Tasleema in Blog • 3 Comments • Read full article
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HRH The Princess Royal
Dr John Morrison, Founder of ASTI, with HRH The Princess Royal at the Acid Survivors Foundation, Bangladesh, 2000.
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……
Posted on 05/03/10 by Rick Trask in ASTI news • 2 Comments • Read full article
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India Law Reports proposes change in law to recognise Acid Attacks
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.
Posted on 28/02/10 by Tasleema in Blog • 0 Comments • Read full article
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Cambodia Acid Attacks to Become Crime
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.
Posted on 27/02/10 by Tasleema in Blog • 1 Comments • Read full article
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Bulgarian Prime Minister seeks life sentence for Acid Attacks
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..
Posted on 25/02/10 by Tasleema in Blog • 0 Comments • Read full article
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APPEAL FOR 2010 10K RUN
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: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Posted on 25/02/10 by Tasleema in ASTI news • 0 Comments • Read full article
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Acid Crime Prevention Bill- Pakistan
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.
Posted on 23/02/10 by OmmeraAhmed, ASTI in Blog • 0 Comments • Read full article
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Good bye Rajpreet, hello Tasleema
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.
Posted on 29/01/10 by Rick Trask in ASTI news • 4 Comments • Read full article
