Douglas Hofstadter is a Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science and Comparative Literature at the College of Arts and Sciences of the Indiana University, Bloomington. Among other distinctions, he received the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award.
Lisette Kreischer has given her support to the Vegetarian Week initiative.
Dr Jean Ziegler is Vice President of the Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council. He has been professor of Sociology at the University of Geneva and Sorbonne, and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.
Son of the founder of the Baskin & Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins gave up that empire to focus on his writings and promoting a healthy and conscious lifestyle.
One of the most prominent researchers in the world, in the area of climate change, Dr Rajendra Pachauri is chair of the Intergovernamental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Among many other distinctions, Dr Pachauri has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
One of the leading thinkers in Austria, Dr. Helmut F. Kaplan is a brilliang philosopher and one prominent voice for the animals. The Vegetarian Week has also received Dr. Kaplan's support.
Maria Daines, famous British singer, joined the list of supporters of the Vegetarian Week.
The Vegetarian Week received the support and encouragement of famous French philosopher and author Florence Burgat.
The Vegetarian Week received the support and encouragement of famous French artist and pianist Michèle Scharapan. Michèle also shared her thoughts about the animals:
The Vegetarian Week 2009 was definitely a great success, to continue and repeat in the coming years. Activities were promoted by tens of organisations in 12 different countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain and USA.
For Immediate Release
Date: September 6, 2009
Subject: World Vegetarian Week 2009
October 1-7 is World Vegetarian Week (WVW), supported by vegetarian, animal rights, environmental and other groups, to reduce the environmental, medical and many other problems associated with meat, milk and other animal products.
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