”Lolita baptized the world's "loneliest orca" was taken from her family, who fought the kidnappers to no avail in 1970 and was confined to a small tank at Miami Seaquarium, forced to perform tricks for her survival. Her concrete tank is the equivalent of a bathtub. That's where she spent her last 44 years, used as a cash machine by the people who stole away her life and family. A worldwide movement has begun to free Lolita to convince her unlawful takers to - at least - give her a dignified retirement by releasing her into the ocean!!
- Voices 4 Taiji Dolphins
This project holds a special place in my heart, as it was one of the first times that I threw myself into a campaign for Lolita. I helped by gathering people and designed the Free Lolita graphic that passed from person to person. This little graphic is still widely used.
Towards the end of 2015, I joined Until Lolita is Home, formerly Shut Down Palace, and became their U.K representative in 2016. On June 8th, 2018, I was incredibly proud to become the vice president.
Pic: Peter & me, January 17th 2015
Photos from Until Lolita is Home events, top right, Trafalgar Square, London by Jo
