PETA activist to mimic mulesing in front of Benetton store
14 Jun '05
3 min read
After a year of attempted negotiations with the Australian government to eliminate these atrocities, PETA US declared an international boycott of Australian wool in October 2004 and has already won the positive response of prestigious retailers Abercrombie & Fitch, J.Crew, Timberland, and UK-based mega-chains New Look and George.
Benetton, however, has failed to take action to stop the worst abuses of the sheep bred for its garments.
“The 'united colours' of Benetton are turning blood red”, says PETA Europe Campaign Coordinator Jodi Ruckley. “If Benetton doesn't want to have the blood of millions of lambs on its hands, it should refuse to sell clothes made from Australian wool.”
PETA Europe is urging consumers to boycott Benetton until it pledges not to use Australian wool and will bombard Benetton with ads and protests around the world to alert the public to the company's position.
Ms Ruckley is bringing the international campaign against Benetton to cities throughout the world, including protests in Belfast, Rome and Tokyo.
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