News: Blog
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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 by Test Member • 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 Test Member • 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 by Test Member • 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 by Test Member • 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 by Test Member • 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 Test Member • 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 Test Member • Read full article
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Christmas Message from UK Acid Survivor, Katie Piper
‘‘My Christmas message would be to tell people that I used to hide away and be ashamed of how I looked, frightened of people’s reactions and if people are doing that or feel that way now, I would urge them not to because they don’t have to feel like that and you can become accepted, you can regain the confidence”
Posted on 25/12/09 by Test Member • Read full article
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Fifth Acid Attack in Hong Kong
Brace yourselves, Hong Kong has witnessed its fifth collateral acid attack in 1 year. As of this weekend, up to 9 people were left injured after an unknown person hurled acid into a crowd of shoppers, bringing the total injured this year to over 100 individuals.
Posted on 16/12/09 by Test Member • Read full article
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The Courage to Stand Before the Camera… This is How They Fight Violence
As you look at the photos, think of the courage they showed to stand before the camera. That’s how they fight violence, and their courage deserves our support.
Posted on 01/12/09 by Test Member • Read full article
