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Rio +20: “The Future We Want is Free of Asbestos!”

ADAO RIO + 20 Landing Page ADAO has been given a great opportunity to participate and present at several international events and workshops during the United Nation’s Rio+ 20 Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Elise Law, ADAO’s senior intern for the past 18 months, has graciously donated her time for our work [...]

2019-08-03T11:31:35-07:00June 12th, 2012|

Letter to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Urging the UN to Declare Schmidheiny persona non grata

ADAO is proud to stand with the international community in support of a petition and letter to the United Nation’s Secretary-General to ban Stephen Schmidheiny from attending the United Nation’s Rio+ 20 Conference, and to declare Schmidheiny persona non grata. At the time of this posting the petition had over 1,000 signatories, but you can [...]

2019-08-03T11:31:35-07:00June 5th, 2012|

Letter to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Urging the UN to Declare Schmidheiny persona non grata (Italian translation)

Click here for English translation 28 maggio 2012 RE: Petizione per dichiarare Stephan Schmidheiny Persona Non Grata Al Segretario Generale dell’ONU Ban Ki-Moon: Illustrissimo Il mese scorso la Dottoressa Fernada Giannasi, brasiliana, nota per il suo impegno nel difendere la salute pubblica, ha dato vita ad una petizione rivolta alle Nazioni Unite perché vietino al [...]

2019-08-03T11:31:36-07:00June 5th, 2012|

In the Midst of the Storm…A Rainbow Shines – Richard’s Story

  Posted in June 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on [...]

2024-10-09T16:17:55-07:00June 4th, 2012|

Joel Shufro, “Left in the Dust: Ten Years after the Attack on the World Trade Center,” ADAO Conference Video Presentation

ADAO was honored to have so many amazing individuals come together at the 8th Asbestos Awareness Conference to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. We are excited to be able to share the inspiring and exceptional presenters, honorees, and discussion panels with our supportive community. Joel Shufro, who [...]

2019-08-03T11:31:36-07:00May 30th, 2012|
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