News: ASTI news
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ASF-Bangladesh has been awarded a prestigious honour by French Government
Alain Juppe spoke in Paris on Saturday 10 December 2011 to Five International Associations
Posted on 13/12/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘Afghan police arrest spurned brothers for acid attack’
‘(Reuters) – Afghan police have arrested four brothers who threw acid over a woman who had refused to marry one of them, also attacked her mother and two sisters with acid, and brutally beat her father, the interior ministry said on Friday.’
Posted on 09/12/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘Malaysian acid attack survivor to undergo plastic surgery in South Korea’
‘GEORGE TOWN: Acid attack survivor Tan Hui Linn, 19, who is studying accountancy at a private college in Kuala Lumpur, will undergo examination for plastic surgery in Seoul on Dec 14.’
Posted on 09/12/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘‘Honour’ crimes against women in UK rising rapidly, figures show’
‘Statistics from police forces detailing numbers of crimes planned and carried out by families or communities reveals 47% rise’
Posted on 09/12/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘Afghan sisters hurt in acid attack over rejected proposal’
‘The suitor was rejected. And the intended bride’s family and officials say he took his revenge’
Posted on 02/12/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘Photo essay: Acid attack survivors fight back’
‘Acid is thrown in women’s faces or forced down their throats almost daily in Bangladesh. Such violence melts skin and bone, often resulting in blindness’
Posted on 25/11/11 by Office • Read full article
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 15th Anniversary of the UN Trust
‘This year the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women will be commemorated under the theme : ” Youth Leadership in Preventing and Ending Violence against Women and Girls “.’
Posted on 24/11/11 by Office • Read full article
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Cambodia: Youth Leaders take on domestic violence - Video
This video was produced by UN Women and released in November 2011
Posted on 24/11/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence’
‘The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence are commemorated every year around the world to raise awareness and trigger action on this pervasive human rights violation.’
Posted on 24/11/11 by Office • Read full article
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‘Cambodia: Reclaiming Life after Acid Attacks’ - video
To watch a You Tube video on the above article please follow the link
Posted on 21/11/11 by Office • Read full article
