Vanessa-Mae Launches Cruelty Free International as New Global Ambassador

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Vanessa-Mae stated: "As the new global ambassador for Cruelty Free International, I am dedicated to using my passion to stand up for animals in laboratories. It is heart-breaking that over 100 million animals suffer and die in experiments around the world every year. But we can make the difference. Please join me in calling on the world's leaders to have the courage to do the right thing for animals. Together, we can make the world cruelty free."

Michelle Thew, Chief Executive stated: "Cruelty Free International is delighted to welcome Vanessa-Mae as our global ambassador. We estimate that on average at least 115 million animals are used and killed in experiments worldwide every year so the need for a global organisation working solely on this issue has never been greater."

Cruelty Free International is widely respected as an authority on animal testing and combines award-winning campaigning, political lobbying, pioneering investigations, scientific and legal expertise and corporate responsibility to be the voice for animals in laboratories across the globe. The organisation's remit includes exposing the reality of life for animals in laboratories, challenging decision-makers to make a positive difference for animals, and championing better science and cruelty free living.

June 1^st marks the coming together of BUAV and Cruelty Free International under one name to increase our reach to be the voice for animals in laboratories worldwide. The BUAV is one of the world's oldest animal protection organisations. With a history rooted in the early social justice movement, the organisation was established in the UK in 1898 by women's rights campaigner and philanthropist, Frances Power Cobbe.

During its 117 year history, the organisation has successfully campaigned to:

Contact: Martin Mallon, [email protected] / +44-(0)7557-868705 http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org