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An Open Letter about Beauty and Ugliness
One woman’s response to acid attack survivor Shirin Juwaley being denied entrance to a college.
Posted on 16/09/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Burns Survivor Denied Entry at Indian College
Shirin before her attack, and today, after 16 surgeries.
Battling rejection for 13 years, an acid attack survivor was denied permission by an Indian college to talk to students about ‘normative beauty.’
Posted on 06/09/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Presenting… ASTI’s Runners for the 2011 British 10k Run
Go Team ASTI!
The Asics British 10k Run is this Sunday, and ASTI’s runners will be dashing through London to help end acid violence. Learn their stories, and show your support!
Posted on 06/07/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Run/Walk in Richmond Park with ASTI and Energise
Beautiful trails in Richmond Park. (Photo courtesy of the BBC.)
Fitness charity Energise has selected ASTI to be the beneficiary of its 4 June Run/Walk in Richmond Park.
Posted on 26/05/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Run for ASTI in the British 10K Run
Last year's run helped to raise almost £5000 to end acid violence.
The British 10K Run will be taking place on 10 July 2011, and ASTI needs your support.
Posted on 24/05/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Office Is Relocating
The ASTI office will be relocating to the London Bridge area this week. The building where we have been based was recently sold and we have been asked to find a new home.
Posted on 18/04/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Mukta Has Her Trainers on for ASTI in the London Marathon
“Acid attack survivors have to use the mental strength of running several marathons a day.” ASTI supporter Mukta Dabral will be running in the London Marathon on Sunday, the 17th of April.
Posted on 14/04/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Five years of partnership in the campaign to end acid violence in Pakistan
London – On 15 March 2011 an evening reception was held at the High Commission of Pakistan in London, to mark the five year partnership between ASTI and Acid Survivors Foundation Pakistan (ASF-P). Guests included ASTI’s patron HRH The Princess Royal, Dragon’s Den entrepreneur James Caan, Sir Anwar Pervez, and Nepalese ambassador Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise.
Posted on 18/03/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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HRH The Princess Royal Visits ASTI’s Partner in Bangladesh
Survivor Durjoy presents HRH The Princess Royal with his drawing of the English flag.
During her three day official visit to Bangladesh, ASTI’s Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, took time out to visit Acid Survivors Foundation Bangladesh on 1 March 2011.
Posted on 01/03/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
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Head of DFID in Bangladesh Condemns Acid Violence
On 26 February, Mr. Chris Austin, Head of the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) spoke at ASTI’s Bangladeshi partner organisation, Acid Survivors Foundation Bangladesh. There, he strongly condemned acid violence and reiterated his organisation’s commitment to supporting acid survivors.
Posted on 26/02/11 by Office in ASTI news • Read full article
