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India: Former Asbestos Workers on a Hunger Strike against NIOH

Posted on December 8, 2010 by admin
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“Mouvement Pro Chrysotile” Press Release

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

As a mesothelioma widow and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), I am shocked with the December 7, 2010 Mouvement Pro Chrysotile Press Release.  Excerpt: “As stated by the spokesperson for the Mouvement Pro Chrysotile, Mr Serge Boislard: “The pathetic determination … Continue reading →

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Asbestos lyrics to three Christmas songs by Rory O’Neil

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

Asbestos lyrics to three Christmas songs by Rory O’Neil, Hazards Campaign The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) has established the Asian Solidarity Delegation Mission to Canada page which posts mission details and extensive background information.    Cancer cause is coming to town … Continue reading →

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End Canadian Asbestos Exports to Asia

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin

 “Asbestosis victims plan hunger strike”     Former asbestos miners are silently speaking out to send Canada a powerful message: Stop mining and exporting asbestos to developing countries.   We must encourage as many people as we can to “SPEAK FROM THE HEART” … Continue reading →

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Eric Jonckheere, Belgium

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin

Eric Jonckheere, Co-président ABEVA and GBAN Charter Member

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BWI: “Calling for Ban on Chrysotile Asbestos”

Posted on December 4, 2010 by admin

Thanks to Kathleen Ruff and the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) – the excellent article from the Canadian Journal of Public Health “Ban All Production and Export of Chrysotile Asbestos“, is now online.  Please take time to read this powerful … Continue reading →

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Manila, Philippines: Demonstration in support of the Asian delegation to Quebec, Canada to press against the opening of an underground asbestos mine

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

The Associated Labor Unions (ALU), Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) and Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) will stage a demonstration around the Canadian Embassy in Manila.  The demonstration will support the Asian delegation to Quebec, Canada to press … Continue reading →

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Philippine Update: Asbestos protest calls for Canada to close Jeffrey mine

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Checking asbestos death facts: Judith Estavillo and Rolante Santos of ALU-TUCP December 1, 2010: Manila, Philippines – The Associated Labor Unions (ALU), the Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) asked Canada to … Continue reading →

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“Voices on the Wall” by Jagdish Patel

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Dear All, Asbestos is now considered one of the most toxic compounds on the earth. More than 50 countries have declared ban on its use, mining, manufacturing and trading. On the other hand, contrary to this its import in India … Continue reading →

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“Voices on the Wall”: Tell Canadian Prime Minister Harper to stop exporting asbestos

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin

“Voices on the Wall” Tell Canadian Prime Minister Harper to stop exporting asbestos! FACEBOOK: Post your message, photo or video on the Global Ban Asbestos Network (GBAN) Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/gbanAsbestos or email victims@gban.net to have your message posted.  “Voices on the Wall” Flyer Deadly … Continue reading →

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