Sinergia Animal Activists Take the Heart of Bangkok in Their Biggest Demonstration Ever

Over forty activists from eight countries performed a symbolic action in the streets of Bangkok, calling for a better world for farmed animals

July 31st, 2024 –Sinergia Animal Activists performed their biggest peaceful demonstration ever in Bangkok, Thailand. With five-meter banners, masks, and messages about their mission in the Global South, the international animal protection NGO—recognized as one of the most effective charitable organizations in the world—highlighted its campaigns to reduce the suffering of farmed animals and promote compassionate food choices. 

The event at the Lan Khon Mueang in Bangkok was covered by over 52 media outlets in Thailand, including major ones such as the Bangkok Post, Matichon, MGRonline, MCOTand TNN NEWS (a TV channel). The first part of the day’s action stressed the importance of Sinergia Animal as the only farmed animal protection organization working exclusively in the Global South. “When we say that we champion animal justice in these regions of the world, we mean that we choose to work exclusively in countries where our movement is still small and needs a lot of development,” explained Carolina Galvani, Executive Director of Sinergia Animal, in a press conference. 

Since its beginnings in 2017, Sinergia Animal has created campaigns dedicated to fighting cruelty in the food industry and leading the way towards more diets that are less dependent on animal products and, instead, more plant-centered. The NGO initiatives, which positively impact over 60 million farmed animals each year, include making significant strides in ending the cruel lifelong confinement of hens and pigs in tiny cages in the supply chains of over 170 food companies globally, exposing the harsh reality of factory farms and slaughterhouses via undercover investigations in eight different countries, implementing 100% plant-based menus in over 80 public and private institutions, and pushing the financial sector to stop financing the horrors of factory farming. 

“Latin American and South Asian countries, where the well-being of farmed animals is highly neglected, are the epicenter of Sinergia Animal’s impact. We operate in eight countries in this region with a multidisciplinary and diverse team that is securing commitments from banks and large corporations while transforming our food system to one less dependent on animal proteins,” explained Galvani, “Our mission is to pave the way to a more ethical, sustainable, and healthier world for all beings.” 

The activists performed a setup with a collage of farmed animals, and then recreated the cramped conditions of hens in battery cages by recording a video inside a tuk-tuk (a common transportation mode in Bangkok). “Our success is powered by the unwavering dedication of our team and the incredible support of our volunteer network. Joining this movement is demanding, but the rewards are beyond measure—together, we’re making a real difference,” concludes Galvani.

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