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India: Bihar Youth are Turning Knowledge into Action

“Student protest halts asbestos factory in Bihar, India” ADAO congratulates the youth of Bihar, India for standing up for the health and wellness of their village by protesting the construction of a local asbestos factory.  Asbestos is a known human … Continue reading

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week April 1st – 7th

Our global community wants to join our U.S. National Asbestos Awareness Week from April 1st – April 7th – so based on demand, we will join together for Global Asbestos Awareness Week! The World Health Organization reported “in 2004, asbestos-related … Continue reading

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U.S. Senate Introduces “National Asbestos Awareness Week” Resolution

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2011 ADAO Praises Senate for Introduction of Seventh Annual Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week” Washington, DC … February 18, 2011 — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), combining education, advocacy and community as … Continue reading

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Brazil: Federal Court Decision Prevents Repealing Surveillance of Asbestos In Enclosure Export In Coastal Region

Brazil: Federal Court Decision Prevents Repealing Surveillance of Asbestos In Enclosure Export In Coastal Region  NOTE: Please use the translation button in the upper right corner of the blog if needed. The biggest Brazilian company dedicated to export asbestos to Asia named CORTÊS got … Continue reading

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UK: Canada House Trafalgar Square Protest was a success!

UK: Canada House Trafalgar Square Protest was a success!  The UK has the highest incidence of mesothelioma world-wide, and some of the many protesters’ whose loved ones died from mesothelioma ask how many more deaths are needed to stop this … Continue reading

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“Human Life Is More Important Than Asbestos Industry Profits”

Press Release: DECEMBER 7, 2010   Human life is more important than asbestos industry profits, says Solidarity Delegation from Asia to Québec MONTREAL – A delegation from Asia, including activists, a trade unionist and victims of asbestos arrived in Québec to … Continue reading

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“Mouvement Pro Chrysotile” Press Release

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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Press Release:”Blood in the Canadian Snow”, United Kingdom

Press Release: December 6, 2010 “Blood in the Canadian Snow”, Asbestos Victims Support Groups’ Forum UK Asbestos widows and victim support groups have called on Britons not to holiday in Canada this winter until it stops mining and exporting asbestos.  … Continue reading

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End Canadian Asbestos Exports to Asia

 “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

Eric Jonckheere, Co-président ABEVA and GBAN Charter Member

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