Videos

AFOP- Arab World Protests: Action for our Planet (AFOP) provides news and blog updates on the Arab world protests, with particular focus on giving protesters a strong voice.

Action for our Planet- Polar Bear Trophy Hunting: The polar bear is considered a threatened species by the IUCN with over 22,000-25,000 thought to remain in the wild. Every year, over 700 polar bears are slaughtered in Canada for the purpose of 'sport' and pleasure. Paying up to $35,000 USD, hunters chase polar bears down with dogs after which they shoot the animal

Karakul Lamb Fur Cruelty: Karakul Lamb fur, also referred to as Astrakhan, Persian wool and broadtail is used in the fashion industry by many designers including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana. Karakul fur comes from either a newborn or purposely aborted lamb. Lambs are killed for their fur either after being taken from their mothers womb or after several days from birth.

Top 10 Poorest Countries: Nine out of ten of the countries featured in the Top 10 are located in Africa. The average Gross Domestic Product per capita has been used to determine the world's poorest countries. The data was compiled by the International Monetary Fund and the CIA World Factbook.

Governor Jan Brewer- Immigration, Beheadings and the Death Panel: Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona repeatedly fabricates stories on live television in order to strengthen her cause. This includes creating stories of beheadings in the desert and calling the majority of immigrants 'criminals'.

Action for our Planet Joint Campaign: Action for our Planet (AFOP) is planning a joint campaign with other animal advocacy organisations, animal charities, individuals and websites to ask Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton (LVMH) shareholders to pressure LVMH into dropping fur once and for all. We will have a petition focused on approximately 10 of Louis Vuitton's biggest shareholders and we hope that by working together with other organisations, more and more signatures can be achieved.

Burma: Burma is a country renowned for human rights abuses, unlawful imprisonment of citizens and forced labour. While the USA and EU have trade embargoes on the country, the military regime still continues to make profit from western companies. Find out about Burma's military, the 'blood rubies' trade, the 2010 rigged general election and the names of the western companies funding the military junta.

Top 10 Unethical Companies: The Top 10 most unethical companies in the world are featured on the list because they are involved with either of the following; human rights abuses, environmental damage or exploiting workers.

World's Cruelest Celebrities: Fur wearing celebrities are not only bad role models but they are incredibly heartless. They believe it acceptable to wear animal fur even though they are aware of the cruelty involved. Find out more and vote for the world's cruelest celebrity on FurCruelty.com