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I’m making this post on the behalf of Hamza and his sister Layan.
Layan’s family, a family with several children as well as older people, has been suffering in Gaza for years now. I’ve seen interaction die down on a lot of posts regarding Gaza, and I ask that you please circulate and/or donate to this fundraiser. Anything helps. People shouldn’t have to suffer, and you can read their story here.
Despite the ‘ceasefire’ and the Rafah Crossing being RECENTLY semi-open, the strip is still getting bombed and brutalized, and aid is still being largely blocked from entering Gaza.
Tyranny anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere.
-Alex Storozynski
So I’ve been following the situation in Iran for a few days. I know people personally who are from Iran, and when I say my friends are terrified right now, numb from constantly wondering if their families are even still alive. It's a lot. As of today over 35,000 people have been murdered by the Iranian government, shot in the streets and in their homes – all for exercising their human right to protest, a right we in America are feeling less and less of by the degree. This horrifying example of what we’re fighting to prevent in the US is happening right now in Iran, and it feels like hardly anyone is talking about it. and i mean, people i expect to be talking about it arent talking about it. if i didnt know people personally effected, i might not even know this was happening. indeed, America is currently facing a dangerous internal threat, and it is good to be fighting and protesting and staying focused, but that does not mean we need to stay silent about what is happening overseas. It is not our country and it is not our government but it IS still our fight. Let’s talk about it in the same breath, because none of this is acceptable.
Iran keeps blacking out communication, but if you want to follow what’s going on I hear Iran International is the recommended source for official live coverage (sadly not in english but they do have english posts). My Iranian friends do not recommend BBC news. The main goal right now is spreading awareness, if people arent hearing about this, it’s by design. The people of Iran are demanding freedom from a dictator and the response has been genocide. Families arent leaving their homes out of fear of being executed in the streets. Why havent the world powers done anything? 36,000 people is obscene, imagine digging through that many body bags just to see if your son is dead or not. Really think about that.
I don’t like to get overtly political on my silly little robot art blog channel cuz honestly I don’t have the constitution to really argue with people anymore. but hey, I was asked directly to say something, and it’s really the least I can do. i get this is a lot yall, but i aint saying to give into despair because of the horrors. i get theres not a lot we can do to fix global atrocities. we can barely even fix our own government. but people are fighting, let’s not give up, because it’s not just about fixing things. it’s about being informed, mindful, understanding that this is human history and we are a living part of it, and in light of all that to still choose kindness. The other day, my neighbor (who i dont even know) helped me shovel out the icebergs that formed around my parking spot without me even asking – just saw me struggling with my little hammer trying to chip away the ice into chunks small enough to shovel and he helped me clear a mountain of snow. Thats the kind of thing that reminds me of our humanity. Be extra kind to your Iranian neighbors this season, look out for one another, spread the news, and stay safe wherever you are.
Tava querendo evitar falar sobre esse assunto aqui pois é bem pesado, mas não da pra não falar sobre. Vou falar em inglês pra que o caso tenha visibilidade:
TW: Animal cruelty, animal abuse and animal death
To my non brazillian followers, there has been a case here in my country that has shocked the whole population: Orelha, a beloved stray from a neighborhood in Florianópolis (a city from the south of the country) was brutally tortured and murdered by 4 teenagers a week or so ago. The dog was loved by the community even having his own house, he was 10 years old and very sweet.
These 4 psychopaths called the dog over, tortured and killed him, some of the injuries including impaling him and putting a nail across his head. He was sacrificed by people who found him still alive agonizing after the fact. The injuries were too severe for survival. Along with Orelha, two other dogs were also tortured though luckily they lived and are now being cared for.
The future serial killers are sons of wealthy families in the region, their parents threatened and fired a doorman who caught them and recorded their barbaric acts as evidence. Now cops are claiming there is no video of it. Currently, two of the teens are at Disney in a pre-planned trip with other students of their school.
The reason I'm speaking about it isn't just because i love animals, its a matter of safety for fellow civilians. If there isn't enough buzz around the case both from outside and inside the country, justice won't be done. These people are waiting for the world to forget so they can live as if nothing happened.
Now its Orelha, next, it's gonna be us, people they see as lesser due to lack of income. They don't see us as anything more than toys.
Please share this story around, we need to force the law to do something. We can't let this act of evil be unpunished
Hi guys, I know my account is for asoiaf fanarts but I have something sad and revolting to share with you.
Recently in Brazil, teenagers beat a stray dog named "Orelha" to death. What revolts me the most is knowing that nothing will happen to the teenagers because they are the sons of billionaire entrepreneurs and one of them is the son of the owner of the Majestic Palace Hotel, and one is the son of a policeman.
The parents are trying to bury the case by threatening to sue everyone who comments on it, but I'm not afraid, if it's to try and do justice, I'm not afraid of evil billionaires.
Well, these five idiots, whose I wanted to punch their faces until their bones shattered on the ground, they're from a very rich family from one of the most nazi states in Brazil (I just wanted to bring up this information, 'cause, why not), and they're already trying to make this case be forgotten (including armed coercion of the man who reported the case). Now that the case has gained notoriety, only now, the judge has declared herself ineligible to preside over the case because she's a friend of the family of one of these four human trash. We can no longer allow cases like this to be forgotten; enough of these rich sons of bitches not paying for their crimes. I don't fucking care if they're teenagers if they commit heinous crimes. I'm sharing this link for anyone who wants to sign, so that this crime's not forgotten and receives the attention it deserves. If we don't get justice, I hope someone goes to them and makes them suffer even worse than they did to that poor dog. I'm not going to lie, if I lived nearby I wouldn't wait the justice system to punish them leniently like it does with any rich son of a bitch... We've seen this story repeat itself before, countless times.
Hi guys, I want to share something very important on Tumblr. I know many people already sharing about it, so please let me share too and pardon me for any misspelling.
So, to non-brazilians who see this post here, this was Orelha, a 10 year old community dog that lived in Praia Brava, a beach located in Florianópolis, city of Santa Catarina state, Brazil.
He was loved by everyone, lived in one of the three little houses built by locals for him and other two dogs, and was known for being a gentle soul.
Earlier this month, on January 4th, he was brutally beaten to death with a heavy object by a group of teenagers. The suspects are teenagers from wealthy, influential families.
He was left agonizing after being beaten. He was found and taken to the vet, but due to the severity of the injuries, Orelha had to be euthanized on 5th January.
A forensic report confirmed he suffered a massive blow to the head.
Some of the teenagers involved left the country to avoid the investigation and are in the United States right now in a travel that was already programmed.
The parents covered the crime and investigations also brought up that three adults related to these teenagers were indicted for the crime of coercion during the course of the proceedings.
They are accused of using violence or serious threats to favor the interests of the young ones during the investigation.
During the investigation, it was discovered that this wasn't an isolated incident. The same group was caught on camera attempting to drown another community dog, Caramelo, by carrying him into the deep sea, but luckily, Caramelo was saved by a policeman.
The investigation is being being led by the Civil Police of Santa Catarina (PCSC), along with it's Animal Protection unit, responsible for dealing with abuse of animals.
For more info, search for #JusticeforOrelha or Justtice for Orelha here on Tumblr and/or in other medias .
I'm sorry, I just can't find myself giving details myself of such atrocity. It was hard for me to make myself write about it already.
Please reblog to spread awareness. Cruelty is not a "mistake," it’s a crime.
I BEG YOU TO SHARE THIS!! PLEASE!! THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW.
ANIMAL ABUSERS FLED TO THE US
I want to talk about something serious. And I want the whole world to know it. This happened in my state, in Brazil.
This is Orelha. A sweet and gentle street dog who was loved and cared by the whole community at the beach he resided. Days ago, Orelha was brutally killed and abused not by one, but by 6 rich teenagers who are still going unpunished.
The case is so brutal I wont even add any details about how the dog was killed, but it was extremely cruel and gruesome.
The families are well off and very influential in the region. Apparently, the parents are covering up the case. A doorman who recorded everything was intimidated by the parents of one of the boys and ended up losing his job.
This is not the first dog they attempted to kill. There are three other dogs. One which they tried to drown and another one is in a really bad condition.
Now attention americans and australians: Two of the perpetrators went on a school trip to Disney (the US), and one of them is apparently moving to Australia to live with his uncle. A family is hosting the one who went to Disney, not knowing they’re hosting a psychopath.
Below are the faces of the killers. MAKE THEM KNOWN ACROSS THE WHOLE WORLD!!
I am not afraid. I will do my everything for justice!!
Hi guys, I know my account is for asoiaf fanarts but I have something sad and revolting to share with you.
Recently in Brazil, teenagers beat a stray dog named "Orelha" to death. What revolts me the most is knowing that nothing will happen to the teenagers because they are the sons of billionaire entrepreneurs and one of them is the son of the owner of the Majestic Palace Hotel, and one is the son of a policeman.
The parents are trying to bury the case by threatening to sue everyone who comments on it, but I'm not afraid, if it's to try and do justice, I'm not afraid of evil billionaires.
I watch the YouTuber, Lightning Bliss, and adore her content. Recently, her family has suffered many losses. Her biological father passed away, then her stepdad on the same day he did a year or two later, then her older sister, and now her brother. I'm spreading the word so the Tumblr community can help them!
I don't live in her area, but as a fan, I want to help! Below is a video of the news report and announcement on her channel.
If anyone knows anything at all, don't hesitate to call that number they provided! If you're afraid, say you wish to remain anonymous to protect yourselves, but do not stay quiet!
No new updates but there is a post on Lightning Bliss's YouTube channel regarding the case. Go read that to get updated! All I know is they haven't caught the culprit yet but we can still send support!
I watch the YouTuber, Lightning Bliss, and adore her content. Recently, her family has suffered many losses. Her biological father passed away, then her stepdad on the same day he did a year or two later, then her older sister, and now her brother. I'm spreading the word so the Tumblr community can help them!
I don't live in her area, but as a fan, I want to help! Below is a video of the news report and announcement on her channel.
If anyone knows anything at all, don't hesitate to call that number they provided! If you're afraid, say you wish to remain anonymous to protect yourselves, but do not stay quiet!
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