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Together, let's end
corrosive violence

Each year millions of tonnes of chemicals are produced and used by industry, including dangerous corrosives. Corrosive substances that are weaponised to cause devastating harm, usually against women. The fashion and textiles industry alone uses 43 million tonnes of chemicals. We call on businesses to act.

End easy access. End corrosive attacks.

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Ending acid violence

ASTI, a UK charity, is dedicated to globally ending corrosive violence. As the sole international organisation focused on this cause, ASTI has collaborated with the United Nations, the British Government, and various foundations, implementing impactful projects in multiple countries. ASTI received an Impact Award in 2019 for its work in changing UK law.

Hamida, pictured right, was attacked by a stranger in 2007, leaving her with significant injuries. With support, she has learnt different ways to cope with the attack. She has a fresh food business and is currently learning the skills needed for sewing.

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Key Numbers

£200m

The total cost of reported corrosive attacks to UK society between 2017-2022. The actual figure is likely to be higher as not all police forces respond to FOI requests.

10,000

The estimated number of global attacks each year. This is a very conservative estimate as many countries do not maintain official records of attacks.

£63,000

The estimated economic cost of one attack in England, Wales and Northern ireland.

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Acid survivor hugging a child

10,000

The estimated number of global attacks each year. This is a very conservative estimate as many countries do not maintain official records of attacks.

£200m

The total cost of reported acid attacks to UK society over the past five years. The actual figure is likely to be higher as not all police forces respond to FOI requests.

£63,000

The estimated economic cost of one attack in England, Wales and Northern ireland.

10,000

The estimated number of global attacks each year. This is a very conservative estimate as many countries do not maintain official records of attacks.

£200m

The total cost of reported acid attacks to UK society over the past five years. The actual figure is likely to be higher as not all police forces respond to FOI requests.

£63,000

The estimated economic cost of one attack in England, Wales and Northern ireland.

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31

The average age of victims of acid violence in the UK* in 2022

* This data excludes Scotland

69%

Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by ASTI reveal a 69% rise in acid attacks in 2022, compared to 2021

* This data excludes Scotland

£44M

The economic cost of acid attacks in the UK* in 2022

* This data excludes Scotland

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Acid survivor Chantheoun standing in her home
Acid survivor Farida being massaged by her mother

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OUR IMPACT

Prevention

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OUR IMPACT

Changing Attitudes

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TAKE ACTION

Changes in Law

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DEEP DIVE

Research

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TAKE ACTION

Partnerships

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MAP THE PLAN

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Our Focus

We want to end corrosive attacks globally. This requires multiple interventions, such as changing people's attitudes around corrosive attacks and introducing tighter controls on the availability of dangerous corrosives.

1

Research

An approach backed by evidence

We take an evidence-based approach by conducting robust research.

2

Educate

Increasing awareness globally

As a public health issue, ending corrosive violence requires a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle wider societal factors that lead to attacks.

3

Advocate

Restricting access to dangerous corrosives

We focus on changing laws to prevent easy access to corrosives and fair justice for survivors.

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