Solidarity is still a Weapon! An account of the Global Action Day on March 2nd 2010

Author: Antirep Posted on: 8/3/2010

March 2nd saw activists all over Europe making their opinion known about the criminal prosecution of thirteen Austrian animal rights campaigners charged with membership of a criminal organisation. We would like to thank all who took the time and trouble to show their solidarity. It was very much appreciated and indeed makes all the differences for the accused.

Carrie’s out of segregation

Author: the Scott & Carrie Support Committee (SCSC) Posted on: 6/3/2010

Carrie’s out of segregation, which is good news! She’s now in a pod with 4 other people, and has regular access to a phone.

She also reports that she’s been getting a lot of mail denied for various reasons, particularly because of the name in the letter not matching the return address on the envelope. Make sure that you put your full name and return address on the envelope when you write to her, and that it matches. We’ll let everyone know more details about mail regulations when we find out more.
[the sound of fury, falling, falling...]

Animal Equality protests against the Finnish fur industry (Madrid, Spain)

Author: animalequality Posted on: 3/3/2010

26-02-2010

Eleven Animal Equality activists have staged a protest in front of the Finnish Embassy in Madrid (Spain) against the fur industry, calling for the abolition of all fur farms and advocating animal rights. While holding placards showing images of the Finnish fur farms obtained during a recent investigation, the activists explained to the public why fur farming should be prohibited and in addition, all types of animal exploitation.

Solidarity-action austrian Animal Rights activists in London

Author: Antirep Posted on: 3/3/2010

March 2 2010

To show solidarity with the defendants at the opening of their trial in
Austria we held a protest at the Austrian Embassy in London. When we
arrived the police tried to move us away to a side street away from the
building, but there was no justification for this, and after a long
discussion (see picture) it was agreed we could protest in front of the
embassy.

We had placards calling for an end to repression and the show trial and
gave out leaflets to passers by. We used a megaphone to let the people

Solidarity-action austrian Animal Rights activists in Amsterdam

Author: Amsterdam Autonomous Animal Friends Posted on: 2/3/2010

Today on March 2nd we manifested our solidarity with the Austrian animal rights activists. They are facing long run repression from the state. March 2nd was called upon as the international solidarity day as it is the date of the first courtcase in the trial against the Austrian activists.
It was very good to see that quite a lot of people showed up to show their solidarity with the people who struggle every day for the animals. There were activists of different nationalities showing up in front of the Austrian Counsulate in Amsterdam.

Fur Stop campaign launched in Milan

Author: Animal Defenders International Posted on: 26/2/2010

'Bloody Harvest - the real cost of fur' video screened during Milan Fashion Week

In the midst of Milan Fashion Week, on Friday 27th February, ADI launched their Fur Stop campaign, screening the Italian version of their 'Bloody Harvest - the real cost of fur' video, and distributing copies of the accompanying report.

Having already launched their Fur Stop campaign in London and Helsinki earlier this month, ADI joined Italian campaign partners AgireOra Network to urge both designers and consumers to consider how the fur being worn and sold is produced before it reaches the catwalk.