Acid Survivors Foundation facts for kids
The Acid Survivors Foundation is an organization in Bangladesh that helps people who have been hurt in acid attacks. They also work hard to stop these terrible attacks from happening.
The foundation started in 1999. It received help from UNICEF and the Canadian International Development Agency. In 2005, one of its founders, Monira Rahman, received a special award called the Human Rights Award from Amnesty International. This award recognized her important work.
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Understanding Acid Attacks
Acid attacks are a very serious crime where someone throws a harmful chemical, like acid, at another person. This can cause severe burns and injuries. The Acid Survivors Foundation works to support the victims and prevent such attacks.
How the Foundation Helps
The Acid Survivors Foundation provides many kinds of help. They offer medical care to survivors, including surgeries and long-term treatment. They also give emotional support and help people get back on their feet. The foundation works to change laws and raise awareness so that these attacks stop.
Changes in Acid Attack Numbers
The Acid Survivors Foundation has collected information about acid attacks over the years. This data helps them understand the problem and show how their work is making a difference.
Acid Attacks from 1999 to 2005
From 1999 to 2005, the number of acid attacks in Bangladesh changed. In 1999, there were 115 incidents. The number of attacks increased, reaching a high point in 2002 with 366 incidents. After that, the number started to go down. By 2005, there were 212 incidents. This shows a positive trend of fewer attacks over time.
Comparing 2005 and 2006
The foundation also compared the number of attacks in early 2005 and early 2006 (January to April). In these months, the number of incidents dropped from 58 in 2005 to 47 in 2006. The total number of people attacked also decreased from 71 in 2005 to 62 in 2006. Sadly, both women and children were among those attacked in these years.
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- Acid Survivors Foundation
Statistics of Acid Attack 1999 to 2005
- Acid Survivors Foundation
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ASF receives the Human Rights Prize of the French Republic
See also
In Spanish: Fundación Sobrevivientes de Ácido para niños
