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Ukrainian Activists Rally Against Using Animals in the Circus

The animal rights movement has reached circuses in the Ukraine.  The celebration of World Circus Day by the Kobzov Circus was shadowed by a demonstration against animal use in circuses. The KyivPost reports about the event.

More than 100 people rallied in Taras Shevchenko Park on April 15 against using animals in the circus shows.

The protest, which was organized by UaAnimals initiative founder Oleksandr Todorchuk, brought together animal rights activists, celebrities, families with children, and animal lovers who called on the government to ban performing animals from Ukraine’s circuses.

Link to Full Article at the KyivPost.

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