Mimi Bekhechi

Mimi Bekhechi began working for PETA in 2007. As PETA UK's Director, Bekhechi is responsible for overseeing PETA UK's campaigns and marketing as well as its education and media departments. Bekhechi previously served as the organisation's operations manager and coordinated PETA UK's campaign work in her subsequent role as manager of special projects.

Don't claim to be vegan if you're wearing leather

Animal agriculture is an ugly and bloody business that none of us need buy into.

Nov 01, 2017

There's no such thing as humane cows' milk – these animals are treated like machines

Even an 'organic' label is no guarantee that cows are treated well.

Jul 28, 2017

Theresa May wants terrified foxes ripped apart by dogs for fun

The fox hunting ban could be overturned if the Conservatives win the election.

May 09, 2017

It's too late for Tilikum, but the other orcas imprisoned at SeaWorld can still be freed

Why can't SeaWorld use VR technology instead of live orca, asks Peta's Mimi Bekhechi

Jan 07, 2017

Outraged about animal fats in new five pound notes? That's not the only meaty everyday item

Millions of vegetarians and vegans are forced to use something in direct opposition to their principles.

Dec 02, 2016

Gorilla escaped from London zoo had been returned safely

Kumbuka, like all living beings, longs to be free

For Kumbuka, being returned to a life behind bars is hardly a happy ending.

Oct 15, 2016

Yulin Dog Meat Festival: Why feel disgusted about eating puppies but not lamb?

If you're outraged by the thought of eating dog but still put meat on the table, you're a hypocrite.

Jun 17, 2016

Growing human organs in animals is cruel Frankenscience

It's unconscionable to treat animals as disposable incubators.

Jun 07, 2016

If Harambe the gorilla had never been locked up in a zoo, this would never have happened

Harambe's life was just as tragic as his death, locked up to serve as a living exhibit with human caretakers.

May 31, 2016

Elephants are wild animals, not some gap year plaything for Western tourists

Sambo the elephant recently succumbed to a heart attack after carrying tourists through the sweltering jungle.

Apr 27, 2016

Don't pretend to be a dog lover only to breed them for a life of suffering

Breeders contort dogs into shapes nature never intended affecting their quality of life.

Mar 17, 2016

Gourmet Burger Kitchen: This is why you shouldn't alienate the growing number of vegetarians

GBK's anti-vegetarian advertising campaign has received a backlash - and we can see why.

Jan 19, 2016

If you were angry about Cecil the lion being hunted why put a turkey on your plate?

A young turkey doesn't want to be roasted anymore than a puppy.

Dec 22, 2015

SeaWorld attempts to refloat its image but what happens to the orcas now?

Orcas are huge marine mammals, inherently unsuited to captivity.

Nov 10, 2015

Inglorious Twelfth: We have power to stop animals being blasted to bits for deranged amusement

Grouse hunting season is turning beautiful moorlands into killing fields.

Aug 12, 2015

Outrage at Isis-style execution of Cecil the lion must result in action

Peta's UK director Mimi Bekhechi is calling for action after the slaughter of Cecil the lion by a US dentist

Jul 29, 2015

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