Sydney

50 YEARS OF AGENT ORANGE CRIME

August 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the first spraying of toxic defoliants, mainly Agent Orange, by the United States during its war in Vietnam. From 1961 until 1971, millions of litres of such defoliants were sprayed or dumped over millions of acres of Vietnamese forest and farmland. The devastating legacy of Agent Orange continues with over three million Vietnamese, including third-generation victims, having suffered from the effects of exposure to dioxin, the terribly poisonous contaminant.

Groups in various countries in solidarity with AO victims in Vietnam met recently in Hanoi at the Second International Conference of Victims of Agent Orange held by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) to map out plans to bring the justice campaign forward.

Hamish Chitts and Carol Dance, members of Agent Orange Justice Australia, traveled to Hanoi to participate, and will share with us their experiences from the conference and meetings and discussions with Vietnamese and international activists.

Wednesday 24 August, 6.30 pm
Teachers Federation
Meeting Room 3 on level 1, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
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