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Ban the fur trade : Support the Nitzan Horowitz Bill
Member of the Knesset, Nitzan Horowitz introduced an historic bill in Israel, by submitting the world’s first nationwide bill to prohibit the fur industry in its entirety, including all importation, production and all sales in Israel ; by making clear that his intention is "not to lend a hand to this cruelty towards animals.”
It’s time to act : Support this bill !
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A Face for Fur
In association with International Anti-Fur Coalition’s campaign against the fur trade, Israeli actress Shira Vilensky was photographed at the snowy foot of Mount Hermon in northern Israel, a perfect location combining the Israeli campaign and the plight of seals in Canada.
A series of photographs were taken, to raise awareness on the cruelty and horrors of the fur industry. The action was meant to coincide with Knesset Member Nitzan Horovitz’s precedential anti-fur bill to entirely ban the fur trade in Israel, prohibiting all fur importations, productions and sales.
“Imagine the violence inflicted on these animals that are gassed, electrocuted and often skinned alive. We need to make justice for all fur bearing animals. Compassionate people hope that Israel will ban all fur” says Shira Vilensky.
The European Union voted in the ban on all commercial seal products
On May 5th 2009 the European Union voted to ban the trade of all commercial seal products. The vote results of this legislation are firm and definite : 550 in favor and only 49 against. Europe joins U.S.A, Mexico and Croatia. The countries that had already taken the decision to ban all trade products coming from the cruel seal hunt.
International Anti-Fur Coalition congratulates the European Parliament for this impressive vote in favor of the ban, hence representing the opinion of the many Europeans opposed to the annual seal slaughter. The previous European Union legislation dated back to 1983, and only banned the sales of products and fur coming from the whitecoat seals.
This is a historic day in the global fight against the seal slaughter, and especially for Canada. The European Union being one of the major markets, this decision will save hundreds of thousands of seals from being brutally killed each year.
The price for seal pelts had already dropped this year to 15 Canadian dollars, a lowering of 86% compared to 2006 ! As a result many hunters had taken the decision not to hunt this year. The financial support of the Canadian government for the seals massacre exceeds in actuality any and all financial benefits, and should be put to the much better use of reconversion to eco-tourism.
For a first time a Canadian politician, Senator Mac Harb has introduced legislation to put an end to this hunt ; the largest remaining marine mammal slaughter in the world. A majority of Canadians would like to see the end of the barbaric massacre, it is time for the Canadian government to act, and finally put an end to this international disgrace.
For more information on the annual seal hunt.
Worldwide Fur Free Friday - Global report
The report for the first Worldwide Fur Free Friday is online !
"Skinned Alive" : a voice to say "No to fur" !
Trapping footage : Fur Bearer Defenders.
The Video Clip & Song "Skinned Alive" have been launched to expose the horrific cruelty inflicted upon fur bearing animals worldwide. They live miserable lives before meeting with unspeakable agonizing deaths simply to become fur coats and trinkets. Listen to the screams of millions of caged innocent animals just to end up even skinned alive for fur.
The hidden reality of fur trade...
Warning : Contains graphic footage
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