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The '''Sri Lankan Veterinarian Strike''' was a [[List of Strikes|strike]] in [[Timeline of | The '''Sri Lankan Veterinarian Strike''' was a [[List of Strikes|strike]] in [[Timeline of Anarchism in Southern Asia|2010]] by veterinarians ([[Healthcare|doctors]] who specialise in animals) to protect the welfare of the [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lankas]] elephant population. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 3 April 2024
The Sri Lankan Veterinarian Strike was a strike in 2010 by veterinarians (doctors who specialise in animals) to protect the welfare of the Sri Lankas elephant population.
Background
Elephants are a valued part of traditional culture in Sri Lanka, but a spike in population has led to increased construction on lands traditionally used by elephants. This means encounters between humans and elephants are more common and elephants have less space for food, meaning that elephants are often going onto farms. Stressed elephants are also quick to anger and will often kill people and destroy property in fits of rage. The Great Recession also meant the cutting of funding to wildlife reserves.
Events
The countries 11 veterinarians went on a week-long good work strike in protest of these policies, refuse to attend work and serving the government (while continuing the help them). Demanding a meeting with the wildlife department, more funding for wildlife reserves and compensation for the strike.
Results
The strike failed to protect the elephants.[1]