Worldlog Semaine 37 – 2008
On Thursday I presented the Party for the Animals to the International Press Association at a lunch in Perscentrum Nieuwspoort. During a meeting that lasted 1.5 hours I spoke with representatives of the Mexican media, Swiss public radio, die Neue Züricher Zeitung, the Associated Press, the Norwegian media, ARD radio, El Pais, Deutsche Press Agentur, the Spanish press agency EFE and the Israeli press.
A very useful meeting since we as the first party for animals in the world can be an important role model for other animal protectors. I will keep you informed of any articles that appear as a result of this press lunch.
I am currently very busy writing my new book (“the right of the animals, the happiness of people”) in which I draw attention to the fact that people who choose life and well-being for animals need not make any real sacrifices because of their choices – on the contrary!
The eating of animal protein is one of the top causes of major social problems such as climate change, the world food crisis, land degradation, deforestation, the inequitable distribution of raw materials, obesity, hunger, soil, water and air pollution and, of course, a great many problem related to animal well-being.
A more vegetable-based economy would be much more animal friendly, as well much more people friendly, and would give our society a far more sustainable character.
We heard this week that our film Meat the Truth will be shown at the Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on 3 October. If you happen to be in the neighbourhood around that time, tickets are just $10. I can really recommend this one 😉
Tuesday is the day of the Queen’s speech in the Netherlands. The Queen addresses the nation from the throne and later there is a costume ball. For the ladies, it is an occasion to wear a special hat. My hat – to which the finishing touches are currently being applied – will again carry an animal-friendly message. Look out for a picture next week!
Jeudi dernier, lors du déjeuner du rassemblement de la presse internationale au centre de la presse Nieuwspoort, j’ai présenté le Parti pour les Animaux. Pendant cette réunion d’une heure et demie j’ai parle avec des représentants des medias mexicains, la radio publique suisse, le Neue Züricher zeitung, Associated Press, les medias norvégiens, Radio ARD, El Pais, Deutsche Press Agentur, l’agence presse espagnol EFE et la presse israélienne.
C’était une réunion très utile étant donné que nous avons, en tant que premier parti pour les animaux dans le monde, une fonction d’exemple pour d’autres protecteurs d’animaux. Je vous tiendrai au courant des articles qui vont être publiés suite à ce déjeuner de presse.
En ce moment je suis très occupée avec l’écriture de mon nouveau livre “het gelijk van de dieren, het geluk van de mensen” (La raison des animaux, le bonheur des humains). Dans ce livre j’attire l’attention sur le fait que ceux qui optent pour la vie et le bien-être des animaux, ne sont pas nécessairement privés de quoique se soit, bien au contraire !
La consommation des protéines animales est en haut de la liste des principales causes des grands problèmes de la société comme le changement climatique, la crise alimentaire mondiale, la dégradation des sols, la déforestation, la répartition inéquitable des matières premières, l’obésité, la faim, la pollution des sols, de l’eau et de l’air et, bien sur, énormément de problèmes concernant le bien-être des animaux.
Une économie davantage basée sur des ingrédients d’origine végétale serait beaucoup plus respectueuse des animaux, mais aussi plus respectueuse des humains et donnerait à notre société un caractère beaucoup plus durable.
Cette semaine nous avons été informés que le film Meat the Truth sera diffusé le 3 octobre au ‘Activist Film Festival’ à Hollywood/Los Angeles. Si tu as envie d’y aller et tu es dans le coin, l’entré ne coute que 10$, je te le recommande fortement 😉
Mardi c’est ‘Prinsjesdag’ aux Pays-Bas, le jour que la Reine lit le discours du trône suivi par un bal costumé. C’est une tradition pour les dames de porter un chapeau très spécial. En ce moment on travaille encore sur le mien, qui communiquera de nouveau un message en faveur des animaux. La semaine prochaine vous aurez l’image !
On Thursday I presented the Party for the Animals to the International Press Association at a lunch in Perscentrum Nieuwspoort. During a meeting that lasted 1.5 hours I spoke with representatives of the Mexican media, Swiss public radio, die Neue Züricher Zeitung, the Associated Press, the Norwegian media, ARD radio, El Pais, Deutsche Press Agentur, the Spanish press agency EFE and the Israeli press.
A very useful meeting since we as the first party for animals in the world can be an important role model for other animal protectors. I will keep you informed of any articles that appear as a result of this press lunch.
I am currently very busy writing my new book (“the right of the animals, the happiness of people”) in which I draw attention to the fact that people who choose life and well-being for animals need not make any real sacrifices because of their choices – on the contrary!
The eating of animal protein is one of the top causes of major social problems such as climate change, the world food crisis, land degradation, deforestation, the inequitable distribution of raw materials, obesity, hunger, soil, water and air pollution and, of course, a great many problem related to animal well-being.
A more vegetable-based economy would be much more animal friendly, as well much more people friendly, and would give our society a far more sustainable character.
We heard this week that our film Meat the Truth will be shown at the Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on 3 October. If you happen to be in the neighbourhood around that time, tickets are just $10. I can really recommend this one 😉
Tuesday is the day of the Queen’s speech in the Netherlands. The Queen addresses the nation from the throne and later there is a costume ball. For the ladies, it is an occasion to wear a special hat. My hat – to which the finishing touches are currently being applied – will again carry an animal-friendly message. Look out for a picture next week!