Asian Solidarity Delegation to Québec to Stop the Import of DEATH
Omana George A delegation from Asia belonging to the Asian Ban Asbestos Network (A-BAN) went to Canada from 6-10 December 2010. A delegation from Asia belonging to the Asian Ban Asbestos Network...
View ArticleAsbestos Time Bomb in Bangladesh
Work related Hazards This report is a field assessment study on asbestos and the the extent of its use in the country bringing to attention to the gravity of the situation in countries like Asia and...
View ArticleAvaaz launches campaign to stop funding for Quebec asbestos traders
Work related Hazards In two days, Quebec could give a $58 million loan guarantee to an asbestos mine -- allowing it to continue pumping out poison for export around the world. By shining a light on...
View ArticleCanada’s Racist and Hateful Asbestos Policy
Press Statement Plans to increase Canadian exports of deadly asbestos to India are an appalling travesty of all ethical codes of human behaviour. read more
View ArticlePETITION TO INDIAN GOVT– NATIONAL ASBESTOS BAN
Work related Hazards Asbestos is a known carcinogen. Asbestos was once widely used worldwide, but it is now banned or restricted in more than 50 countries. According to WHO estimates, more than 107...
View ArticleCanadian government reverses its position on asbestos
Work related Hazards In an extraordinary and dramatic turn of events, the Canadian government today announced that it will no longer oppose the listing of chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous...
View ArticleIndia Says NO to Asbestos
December 2, 2013.Over 300 scientists and health defenders from 36 countries condemn dangerous misinformation being disseminated in India by asbestos industry organisations In a letter released today,...
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