Tag: victims
German organisation stands by Vietnamese AO/dioxin victims
VietNamNet Bridge – The German Solidarity Service International (SODI), an organisation fighting for solidarity, justice and peace in the world, has vowed support for Vietnamese Agent Orange Dioxin victims in their third lawsuit against American chemical producers. The “New Germany” daily on December 20 ran an article in which SODI said it would... Read more
S. Korea helps Vietnam’s Agent Orange victims
South Korea on Tuesday began building a center in Vietnam to help thousands suffering from the effects of the defoliant Agent Orange since the Vietnam War, Seoul’s veterans affairs ministry said. The ministry said construction of the two-billion-won (US$1.47 million) rehabilitation center in central Quang Nam Province would be completed next December.“The... Read more
Fashion victims
Vietnamese fashion designers don’t seem to be making the most of the huge domestic market or making a splash overseas. The local fashion scene has had a quiet year and is not showing any signs of springing to life next year.While many are happy with the local fashion industry’s recent developments, local... Read more
Letter calls on US President elect to bring justice to AO victims
VietNamNet Bridge – Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society Len Aldis has sent a letter to US newly-elected President Barack Obama, calling on him in his first term as president to bring justice to Vietnamese Agent Orange/Dioxin victims and their families. Vietnam now has around 4.8 million people exposed to the toxic substance with around... Read more
Letter calls on newly-elected US President to bring justice to AO victims
VietNamNet Bridge - Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society Len Aldis has sent a letter to US newly-elected President Barack Obama, calling on him in his first term as president to bring justice to Vietnamese Agent Orange/Dioxin victims and their families. VietNamNet Bridge - Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society Len Aldis (photo) has... Read more
Forest plantation firm provides aid to flood victims
VietNamNet Bridge – InnovGreen Quang Nam are distributing 420 packages of commodities to families in flood-hit districts in the central province of Quang Nam between Dec. 2-8. InnovGreen Quang Nam, a subsidiary of InnovGreen, is carrying out a 40 million USD project to plant 30,000 ha of forest in Quang Nam Province.VietNamNet Bridge – InnovGreen... Read more
Agent Orange victims not alone in fight for justice
VietNamNet Bridge – Numerous foreign individuals and organisations, as well as expatriates have voiced support for Vietnamese Agent Orange /dioxin victims, who are pursuing a lawsuit against US chemical companies, making the case one of international concern, France-Vietnam Society General Secretary Patrice Jorland stated in his report that the international... Read more
Tour urges compassion for HIV/AIDS victims
VietNamNet Bridge – The “Love to Live, Live to Love” music show to educate people about the AIDS pandemic and sensitise them into having a more sympathetic approach towards victims continues its tour of the country. It’s got four letters: A member of the audience participates in an AIDS-related quiz during the concert “Love to Live,... Read more
Film on Vietnamese AO victims awarded special prize
VietNamNet Bridge - A documentary film on dioxin in Vietnam by Japanese director Masako Sakata and director Bill Megalos won the Special Prize at the 26 International Environmental Film Festival in France. Japanese director Masako SakataVietNamNet Bridge - A documentary film on dioxin in Vietnam entitled “Agent Orange: A personal Requiem” produced... Read more
New criteria for AO victims not finalised
VietNamNet Bridge – Compilation of new criteria for Agent Orange victims, which will form the basis for implementing assistance policies for AO victims, are not completed, said Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA), Tran Xuan Thu. A second-generation AO victim at the Peace Village, Hanoi.VietNamNet... Read more