Survival supporters handed out leaflets about the eviction of the Kalahari Bushmen outside Christie's in Paris on 27 June as De Beers diamond jewellery was auctioned inside.
De Beers has launched an initiative with six French actresses, who have designed pieces of diamond jewellery to be auctioned in aid of their chosen charities.
Survival has written to the actresses, Caterina Murino, Clotilde Coureau, Emilie Dequenne, Judith Godrèche, Marion Cotillard and Mélanie Doutey, alerting them to the plight of the Bushmen. The Botswana government has evicted the Gana and Gwi Bushmen from their land in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve – land on which De Beers is exploring for diamonds.
Survival supporters spoke to Caterina Murino outside the auction about the Bushmen.
Act now to help the Bushmen
Your support is vital if the Bushmen are to survive. There are many ways you can help.
- Writing a letter to the Botswana government is a quick and simple way to let them know of your concern.
- Donate to the Bushman campaign (and other Survival campaigns).
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Botswana high commission or embassy.
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival…
- Visit the Bushmen’s own website…
