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2015 JAINA Convention
Jainism World of Non-Violence
Our advocacy strategies should involve creating partnerships with national and local governments and inter-governmental bodies, promoting humane education in schools and colleges, building the capacity of dedicated animal protection advocates around the world, and providing consumers from diverse cultural backgrounds the information and resources they need to make more humane choices.
Impact Testimonials: After her first Humane Lobby Day, Printa began working with state lawmakers to pass an elephant ivory and rhino horn ban in Maryland. "At the state level, you really can make a difference"
Vivek G., Virginia: "I had never lohhied before, so Humane Lobby Day was my chance to learn the process. My assignment was to talk about a roadside soos bill. The next day, one of my delegates from our District signed on as a co-sponsor."
I urge you to join our efforts. Meet with your state and national representatives about animal protection legislation being promoted by several organizations like PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicinel Mercy for Animals, the HSUS (Humane Society International), PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals), World Advocacy Animal Rights Animal Protection, ete and convince your local university os hospital cafeterias to so meatless at least one day a week, gather signatures
Anushka T., Tennessee: "artended Humane Lobby Day for the first time this year, having no idea what to expect.
was thrilled to meer both of my state legislators, as well as many other animal welfare aducales just like me. I'm How the District Leader in my area, and I really feel I've found my niche in advocating for maneirament of animals through our legislative process."
JAINISM: the world of Compassion by Dr. Sushil K. Jain WE, Jains have long embraced a sense of responsibility Did you know that many of the products you and towards animals, and play a key role in taking care of your family use every day are still tested on animals? them by either building and/or supporting shelters, as Cosmetics like toothpaste and mascara are typically well as rescuing and caring for sick and injured animals. tested on rabbits and guinea pigs. The good news is We incorporate our Jain values of compassion and non- that an increasing number of companies are turning to violence into our daily lives by eliminating meat, eges, humane alternatives, so it's never been easier to find and often even milk products from our diets.
cruelty-free products. We should work to eliminate
raising of animals for meat, eggs and milk by promoting However, to take on the institutionalized cruelty affecting plant base meals options. billions of animals on factory farms, puppy mills, research laboratories, and other industries around the Over the last ten (10) years advocacy on behalf of animals world, we must increase our influence and express our has resulted in following significant law changes in US. concer and advocacy on behalf of animals in the halls of State & US congress, and parliaments of every country . Thousands of government-owned chimpanzees who where Jains resides. We should incorporate our Jain have spent most of her life in a laboratory enduring values in corporate board rooms, and in our schools and painful and traumatic experiments now live in work places by educating them on benefit of Plant based centauries built by government. Thanks to modern diet, ongoing cruelty towards animals. We should spread research techniques and the support of the public, the Jain values of compassion and non-violence not only by tide is beginning to turn in favor of these sensitive promoting them within our own communities, but by and intelligent animals. supporting animal protection efforts around the world . Though many Indian states prohibit the slaughter of In 2010 alone, approximately 70 billion land animals cows, illegal transport and slaughter of cattle within were raised for food globally, along with an untold India is common. Several organizations in association number of aquatic animals. The number of farmed with the Animal Welfare Board of India and kcal land animals is expected to increase 85% percent by animal protection groups, conducts training programs 2050, with a growing proportion of those animals raised aimed at building capacity of police officers and on factory farms where they lack the ability to fully veterinary officers to enforce laws protecting cattle stretch their limbs, let alone walk or express many other and other animals important instincts and natural behaviors. The majority India is also the third largest producer of eggs globally, of this growth in farm animal populations is taking place most consumed domestically. Approximately 80 in emerging economies like India, Philippines, and South percent of India's 230 million egg laying hens are & Central America
confined in barren battery cages that are so crowded;
each bird has less space than a letter-sized sheet of India is amongst the top five producers of chicken and paper on which to spend her entire life. Several states beef worldwide. The development of the country's in India and neighboring Bhutan prohibit battery dairy sector (India is the largest milk producing country
cages. in the world) has resulted in a growing number of male animals which can only be used for slaughter. As beef We Jains should promote vegetarian eating programs consumption is forbidden for a large proportion of by providing grants and technical assistance to grass. Indians, most of the beef is exported.
roots groups that are promoting plant-based eating in communities
You Can Help Pets and Other Animals in Just One Day: Pets, wildlife and other animals can't ask for better laws, but you can Be their voice at Humane Lobby Day
How Humane Lobby Day works? Al each Humane Lobby Day, weganizers meet with attendees to walk them through the issues and share fact sheets. Then the advocates disperse to meet with legislators or members of their staff. The brief meetings generally don't leave time for wading into details, but advocates who aren't sure how to answer questions can offer to have organizer staff follow up with the information
Haydon K. (15), Kentucky: " have enjoyed attending Humne Lobby Day with my mom and one of our rescued dogs. Kentucky has the weakest low in the country for animals. I am hoping to help change that by the time I amanadu "At Humane Lobby Day, many of us are making our voices heard; it empowering'. Sharlene F. Indiana Ruth S., New Jersey: " came to lobby day as an animal rescher and left as an animal advocate who later convinced wy low to implement a Irup-Renter return program in lieu of killing Deers and that was just the beginning).
Why Humane Lobby Day is important? Lawmakers see a tremendous number of bills, a legislator may be silent on animal issues not because they don't care about animals, but because they haven't heard from constituents, she says. Humane Lobby Day gives advocates a chance to change those perceptions. In some cases, just a few phone calls can make a difference. These people are your neighbors, and you have an influence on them
Jatin R., Connecticut: "Humane Lobby Day not only helped me learn how to make laws that help animals, but it was a great netorking opportunity with people from all over the state who like me, care about animals! Robert M., Arizona: "It was a great day all by itself, bu it also proved to be a gateway for me. Heartened by my Humane Lobby Day experience, and now knowing my way around the state capitol offices, I began to attend hearing on animal protection fills and to communicate with my representatives."
