Tag: 30th anniversary
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Victims of 1984 Bopal gas disaster launch hunger strike for better compensation
NEW DELHI (AFP) – Victims of the Bhopal gas disaster, suffering deformities and illnesses, staged a hunger strike in the Indian capital Monday for increased compensation ahead of the 30th anniversary of the tragedy. Holding signs that read “Justice for Bhopal”, about 100 mainly women and children gathered at a protest site in New Delhi,…
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Bhopal Gas Victims to go on an indefinite waterless hunger fast on 10 Nov @ Jantar Manter, Delhi for their demand of adequate compensation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2014 At a press conference today, representatives of five organizations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal announced their plans of an indefinite water-less fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from November 10 on the issue of compensation. They said that five women survivors will stop taking…
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List of 30th Anniversary Events
Nov 20th Update: See our brand new calendar, which includes all 30th anniversary events
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An Open Invitation to Visit Bhopal for the 30th Anniversary
Dear Supporters and Allies, We invite you to Bhopal to participate in the 30th anniversary activities, to re-affirm our solidarity to each other, and to connect and reconnect with activists from around the world. Thirty years is a long time for a struggle to be sustained but thanks to your support, the fight for justice in…
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Timeline: Major Actions & Achievements in Last Five Years
These timelines document the major actions and achievements undertaken between 2010-2014 by the five Bhopal gas survivor organizations & their supporters that make up ICJB. Major Actions (2010-2014) September 18, 2014: Survivors chained themselves to the Chief Minister’s residence demanding adequate compensation and intervention in US court for clean up of toxic waste April 28, 2014: Torch rally…
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Letter to Prime Minister: Ensure justice in the 30th year!
Sub: Ensure justice in the 30th year for those affected by poisons of Union Carbide & Dow Chemical. To: Honourable Prime Minister Government of India, North Block,Raisina Hill, New Delhi 110 011, Fax No. 011-23016857 September 12, 2014 Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to you on behalf of five organizations working for the welfare of the survivors…
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Letter to Minister of Chemicals: “Ensure justice in the 30th year for those affected by poisons of Union Carbide & Dow Chemical.”
Sub: Ensure justice in the 30th year for those affected by poisons of Union Carbide & Dow Chemical. To: Mr Ananth Kumar, Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011, Fax No 011 23382368 September 12, 2014 Dear Minister, We are writing to you on behalf of five organizations working for the welfare of the…
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Dec. 3, 2014 – 30th Anniversary
This is THE hub for all announcements related to the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster. Check back for frequent updates. Are you a member of the media? Click here! Get Involved! 1. Attend a 30th anniversary event! See our Calendar of ALL 30th Anniversary Events Interested in visiting Bhopal during the anniversary? Read our open invitation.…