We are thrilled that ALV campaigner Jamie Yew is featured in this month's Cleo.

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For those who haven't seen the article, this month's Cleo magazine featured three pages of images from various ALV campaigns and an interview with Jamie.

Excerpts from the article

"Jamie Yew, 25, spends the majority of her weekend protesting, campaigning, planning and helping to raise public awareness of animal rights issues."

"As a member of Animal Liberation Victoria (www.alv.org.au) and the co-ordinator of Animal Liberation Youth (www.animalliberationyouth.org), she has voiced her opposition against animal testing, whaling, meat and dairy trading, battery hens and live animal export."

"So, what makes her so passionate about animals that she'd put her life on the line? "I guess being female and ethnic," Jamie admits. "I came from a lower socioeconomic background and was homeless when I was 13 years old, so I've seen my fair share of social injustice and inequality. I feel I have a moral obligation to fight against oppression and exploitation of humans and animals. I've always been a fighter. I can't remember when I've ever backed down from anything"."

"However, if you were to believe the FBI, Jamie Yew could also be considered as a terrorist threat to this nation. Her actions aren't looked upon lightly by authorities, especially in countries like the US and the UK. Both have vowed to persecute serious cases of destruction if property and housing caused by animal activists as terrorists acts.

"I honestly believe that people who are exploiting animals are the real terrorists," says Jamie in response. "I think the reason why they're calling us terrorists is because we're making a difference, people are making changes and boycotting industries that exploit animals."

"I like to think I've made a difference", Jamie says. "A couple of friends have said they're planning to become vegan, because some of the things I've done convinced them it's the right thing. It's a slow process but now there's more awareness of animal rights issues in the community."