Posted on February 26, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Mark,
Coca-Cola is lining its pockets with the use of THE new trendy sweetener – the stevia – which comes from the traditional knowledge of indigenous groups in South America, the Guarani Paî Tavytera and Kaiowa people.
While Big Soda
companies like Coca-Cola make billions off this knowledge, none of these communities are getting a single penny.
Coca-Cola’s dreadful attitude violates the rights of indigenous people as enshrined in international treaties.
But you can stop this by sharing this video to raise awareness of the Guarani’s plight.
Let’s stand in solidarity with the Guarani people against Coca-Cola’s exploitation —
you can help make sure that this message is heard far and wide.
The more people who know about the issue, the more power we’ll have to pressure Coca-Cola into settling with the Guaranis on a fair and equitable sharing of the profits out of the use of this natural sweetener.
SumOfUs is teaming up with Public Eye, Pro-Stevia Schweiz and France Libertés to make sure everybody knows about the bitter-sweet taste of stevia.
We know this tactic works. Our videos targeting PepsiCo have clocked over 20 million views and have gone viral because they were shared by members like you. They’ve brought PepsiCo back to the negotiating table, and forced it to come up with a new palm oil commitment.
You truly hold the power to make a difference: you can make this glaring injustice a thorn in Coca-Cola’s side. Spread the word!
Thanks for all that you do,
Fatah, Marie and the team at SumOfUs
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Posted on February 26, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
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Posted on February 26, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
You may recall our recent (January) post re a possible new shark aquarium in Germany:
Well we have now had an update on the situation from Venus. Here is her response:
Good Morning Dear Mark!
Dear Mark,
Today, Sunday, I turned on my PC and was (as always) prepared for the worst. Because only bad news reaches us when it comes about animals, doesn`t it?
But No! Today was not like every day, it came a message that gave me hope and joy. Perhaps some readers of SAV remember the letter-action I did against the construction of the world’s largest shark aquarium in Sinsheim (Germany). I had written a letter to the mayor of the city and had spread the same sample letter all over I could, so that other people could send it to the mayor. Today I got a message from the organization, which is fighting exclusively against the construction of the aquarium!
I translate:
“A few weeks ago, we asked you to write to Jörg Albrecht, Lord Mayor of Sinsheim, and ask him to take action against the shark tank “Shark City” (www.animal-public.de/stoppt-shark-city/).
The response was very large and we would like to thank all those who have followed this call for their time and effort.
As mayor Albrecht now announced, the construction application for the shark aquarium is currently not approved. In an interview, Albrecht stated that the project would not be in line with the valid development plan, a special area would have to be designated for the construction. Local politicians have to decide about the project-related development plan.
Investors do not have a right to a positive decision. This seems to have settled the plan to start construction of “Shark City” in May….”
This is a clear sign for me, that we can achieve better results for the rights of the animals by making animal protection a political issue and putting pressure on politicians.
Best regards to you and all,
Venus
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