AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoToxic Chemicals & Justice: Hundreds marched at Place de la Bastille in Paris on June 20 demanding justice and compensation for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and for chlordecone contamination victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique, as France’s Court of Cassation reviews an appeal tied to Tran To Nga and a Paris ruling on a chlordecone criminal investigation is expected June 22. Chlordecone Policy Update: A new law recognizing the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution has entered into force, opening talks on compensation, with government required to report to Parliament within a year and funding linked to an extra levy on tobacco products; priorities include faster cleanup, support for agriculture and fishing, stronger research, and better care for victims. Community & Inclusion: Guadeloupe’s inaugural Kréyòl Pride is set for July 25–26 in Basse-Terre, organized by local LGBTQ groups with the Maison des Diversités et de l’Inclusion, aiming to bring together queer people, allies, and the diaspora.
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