Month: October 2016

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/child-bride-faces-execution-demand-justice-iran-death-penalty?from=issue

I heard this horror story on Woman’s Hour this morning – here’s the petition. Almost 42,000 signatures just now…

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4c95cca2af7aa16d5d44b5a9e&id=f847aff888&e=8bbf3c0c75

This is about halal slaughter. I’m too cowardly to watch the clip. Whatever you think about halal (I’m a vegan, so you can probably guess what I think) this abattoir was referred to the Food Standards Agency, which was investigating its treatment of animals; but it has now – apparently – simply changed its name and is continuing to operate in the same manner. Hillside are asking people to protest to the FSA, which I’m about to do…

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4c95cca2af7aa16d5d44b5a9e&id=911ec8197e&e=54e6e54f6b

I know that there are so many charities in desperate need of our money. But one has to choose – and Hillside is so hands-on and noble!

 

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