Tag Archives: social media

Merchants of Death from Quebec Seducing Indian Government & Companies

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

Press Release: New Delhi, 2/2/2011: BANI APPEALS TO COMMERCE, FINANCE & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRIES TO AVOID TRADE WITH PROMOTERS OF KILLER QUEBEC ASBESTOS IN INDIA   Merchants of Death from Quebec Seducing Indian Government & Companies  BANI SEEKS INCENTIVES FOR ASBESTOS ALTERNATIVES … Continue reading →

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UK: Canada House Trafalgar Square Protest was a success!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by admin

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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ADAO Commends Asbestos Victims’ Organizations’ Joint Letter and “Voices on the Wall” Campaign, Demonstrating Global Unity in Call to “Say No to Jeffrey Mine” in Canada

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

For Immediate Release: December 8, 2010 ADAO Commends Asbestos Victims’ Organizations’ Joint Letter and “Voices on the Wall” Campaign, Demonstrating Global Unity in Call to “Say No to Jeffrey Mine” in Canada  Hundreds of Asbestos Victims Worldwide Make Urgent Request … Continue reading →

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“Human Life Is More Important Than Asbestos Industry Profits”

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

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

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

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

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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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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“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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Welcome to GBAN!

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

November 15, 2010 Press Release The power of social media is undeniably revolutionary, dynamic, and essential for grassroots organizations. Decades of work from around the world to educate, advocate, and ultimately ban asbestos has culminated in the creation of a new … Continue reading →

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