News: 2010 archives
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Paul Collingwood, ASTI Ambassador
Mr Collingwood, who visited ASTI’s partner ASF-Bangladesh in 2009, will become ASTI’s first Ambassador in January 2011.
Posted on 05/11/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI & Nepalese Embassy Launch BVS-Nepal
On 6 October the Nepalese Embassy hosted the official launch of ASTI’s partner organisation Burns Violence Survivors – Nepal (BVS-N)… Guests included HRH The Princess Royal and the High Commissioners of Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Posted on 27/10/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI leads UN project on burn violence
ASTI has been awarded a $461,000 grant by the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNIFEM) to carry out a large-scale research project into acid and burn violence in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda.
Posted on 25/10/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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1st Annual ASTI Bike Ride
We had a beautiful morning for our ride and managed to raise over £1,700.
Posted on 19/10/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Article in The Lancet
Acid and burn violence is becoming increasingly less tolerated in societies where there are high incidence rates.
Posted on 11/10/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI and ASF-B at UN Council
ASTI and ASF Bangladesh (ASF-B) spoke at a panel meeting on acid violence at the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva.
Posted on 21/09/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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1st Annual Sponsored Bike Ride
The ride will pass through London’s Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park on Sunday 17th October 2010.
Posted on 14/09/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Chair Nominated for Award
ASTI’s founder and Chair John Morrison has been nominated for the 2010 Directory of Social Change, Influencer Award. The award aims to acknowledge the determination and hard work…
Posted on 03/09/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Islamic Help - ‘Smiles Better’ Campaign
ASTI was pleased to support Islamic Help’s ‘Smiles Better’ campaign
Posted on 06/08/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Meets Avon Center for Women and Justice
Members of the Avon Center for Women and Justice at Cornell University Law School met at ASTI’s offices in London…
Posted on 30/07/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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HRH The Princess Royal Garden Party
A garden party was held to mark HRH The Princess Royal’s 60th birthday
Posted on 18/07/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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BRITISH 10K RUN 2010
Congratulations to all volunteers for mammoth effort
Posted on 15/07/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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British 10K Runners Racing (Raising!) for ASTI
Ladies and Gentlemen Our British 10K Runners are:
Posted on 11/06/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Director Interview in Malaysian Newspaper
A recent spate of attacks has rekindled the debate around the availability of acid…
Posted on 09/06/10 in Media coverage • Read full article
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SUNRISE RADIO INTERVIEWS ASTI
Today listen to Sunrise news bulletins
Posted on 03/06/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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BBC Asiannetwork Radio - Blind Justice
Blind Justice- a radio programme about acid violence
Posted on 28/05/10 in Media coverage • Read full article
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Guyana Cricket Executive in Acid Attack
Assistant Treasurer, Pretipaul Jaigobin had his face disfigured with acid.
Posted on 26/05/10 in Blog • Read full article
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Srinlankan Poem about Acid Survivors
Airyn Lentija writes a powerful poem reflecting the thoughts of survivors
Posted on 22/05/10 in Blog • Read full article
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Paul Collingwood - speaks to FT about ASTI
Paul Collingwood last week spoke to Natalie Graham about his visit to ASF Bangladesh
Posted on 20/05/10 in Blog • Read full article
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ASTI in the Independent Newspaper Today
ASTI director Rick Trask balances the facts about Acid Violence
Posted on 19/05/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Acid Attacks in the UK
The amount of interest generated from the lastest acid attack case in the UK has reminded us that acid violence is truly an international tragedy.
Posted on 11/05/10 in Blog • Read full article
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BBC Reports on East London Acid Attack Hearing
Three men are found guilty of acid attack
Posted on 11/05/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Chair Dr John Morrison Reports from India
As Chair of ASTI, I paid a short 3 day visit to Calcutta whilst on holiday in Bangladesh
Posted on 07/05/10 in Blog • Read full article
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Rachel Shields Raises Money for ASTI at Marathon
Rachel Shields runs first Marathon in aid of Acid Survivors Trust International
Posted on 01/05/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ASTI Trustee Dr Ron Hiles Talks - Skin Awareness Day
Dr Ron Hiles, ASTI Trustee and volunteer Surgeon, attended a talk organised by RAFT
Posted on 29/04/10 in Blog • Read full article
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AFP WIN HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD FOR ACID ATTACK COVERAGE
AFP photographers win Asian Human Rights Awards
Posted on 21/04/10 in Blog • Read full article
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ASTI Trustee Col Paul Pettigrew Visits Nepal
Report on a visit to Kathmandu 9 to 16 March 2009
by ASTI Trustee Colonel Paul PettigrewPosted on 16/04/10 in Blog • Read full article
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BBC REPORTS PAKISTAN ACID VIOLENCE
BBC’s Orla Guerin Reports on Acid Attacks in Pakistan.
Posted on 12/04/10 in Blog • Read full article
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ACID ATTACK IN GEORGETOWN MALAYSIA
Acid attack leaves tragic consequences for family
Posted on 09/04/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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AMERICAN EXPRESS DONATES TO ASTI
Grant from American Express Helps Acid Survivors in Bangladesh
Posted on 08/04/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Visit by England Cricket Team to ASF Bangladesh
Paul Collingwood and colleagues visit acid survivors.
Posted on 06/04/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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ACID SURVIVORS IMAGES TOO DISTURBING?
The article written by J Colberg raises a very important issue about sensitvity and perhaps why we must break away from this taboo of what is appropriate to view and what is not. Your comments?
Posted on 12/03/10 in Blog • Read full article
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KATIE PIPER PRESENTS AWARD ON BEHALF OF ASTI AT UK AMA
A Fantastic night at the Asian Music Awards with Katie Piper. We at ASTI were so pleased to have Katie present the ASTI award for Best International Act on behalf of the charity.
Posted on 12/03/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Pakistan’s Landmark Acid Attack Case
“With my win there will be others.” Amongst the rallying and show of solidarity between acid survivors of neighbouring countries we see a trend of change inevitable.
Posted on 12/03/10 in Blog • 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 in Blog • Read full article
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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 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Happy International Womens Day
We hope to bring you more inspirational stories from survivors this week but please read the story of Kanchana from Sri Lanka.
Posted on 08/03/10 in Blog • Read full article
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HRH The Princess Royal
It gives us great pleasure that HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to be Patron of Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI). More to come……
Posted on 05/03/10 in ASTI news • Read full article
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India Proposes Legislative Changes 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 in Blog • Read full article
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Acid Attacks to be Criminalised in Cambodia
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 in Blog • 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 in Blog • 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 in ASTI news • 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 in Blog • 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 in ASTI news • Read full article
