| Spotlight
on China
"I urge you to join me in supporting Naturewatch for their
Spotlight on China campaign to help the animals of China. The
cruelty inflicted upon countless animals in China is horrific
and must be stopped. Please join me and support Naturewatch's
Spotlight on China campaign to demand the Chinese authorities
to introduce animal welfare laws."
Above : Pollyanna visits the Naturewatch headquarters
to learn more about 'Spotlight on China' from founder John Ruane
(centre) and other members of staff
In her role as patron of Naturewatch, Pollyanna has given her
backing to their new 'Spotlight
on China Campaign'.
The Project's ultimate goal is to help the Chinese authorities
introduce and enforce animal welfare laws for the purpose of
protecting domestic, farmed and captive animals in China.
Heading the project is a team of some of the most experienced
international animal welfare specialists, who are very knowledgeable
on Asian affairs. They are in the process of training three
carefully selected animal welfare groups in China on how to
launch and effectively manage animal protection projects, whilst
also building their communication and campaigning skills for
the purpose of gaining support from, and working with, government
officials.
The key to the project’s success is the establishment
of a strong working relationship between the three local Chinese
animal welfare groups and the local Chinese authorities. Two
very successful Naturewatch projects that are still active today
have provided the knowledge and expertise required for Naturewatch
to embark upon their most challenging and immeasurable campaign
yet – Spotlight On China.
Naturewatch have years of experience of working with people
who’ve spent most of their lives under Communist rule,
and although progress has been slow, commitment to their animal
welfare needs and determination to understand their culture
has paid off. Projects in Lithuania and Kyiv have equipped Naturewatch
with the knowledge and experience to meet their goal of successfully
introducing animal protection laws in China.
A petition was presented to Gordon Brown prior to his attendance
at the Olympic games opening ceremony urging him to take the
opportunity to discuss with President Hu Jintao of the People’s
Republic of China the prospect of introducing animal welfare
laws to offer protection to China’s animals.
Above: Pollyanna helps to care for a giant panda
cub in a clinic in China
"I have been fortunate enough to travel through China
to paint their incredible wildlife, and have seen first hand
both the best and worst of their attitude to animals. The workers
in the panda hospital where I stayed were incredibly dedicated
and devoted to the animals in their care. It is vital we try
to support work like this and also help the many thousands of
animals who suffer needless cruelty in China." click
here to read more about Pollyanna's expedition into
China.
Naturewatch, formed in 1991, is based in Gloucestershire, England
and campaigns against cruelty to animals. For information, please
visit their web site.
Naturewatch are also the proud sponsors of World
Animal Day
Click here to visit
the 'Spotlight on China Campaign' web site and find out how
you can get involved
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