Thursday, June 22

Animal Advocacy Conference

Organized by University of Kent
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Date and time

Thursday | June 22 2023 | 1:00 am

Location

Location to be announced

About this event

The Animal Advocacy Conference brings together researchers from different fields in the social and behavioural sciences, and animal activists and advocates from around the world. Learn about the latest ideas, findings and campaigns in the following domains: The psychological, social, and societal factors shaping how we perceive and think about animals, human-animal relations, and animal welfare and rights The impact of advocacy and activism strategies related to animal rights, veganism, meat reduction and reduction of other animal products (e.g., dairy, eggs) The social and behavioural science of animal cruelty, meat consumption (and other animal-product consumption), vegetarianism/veganism, and speciesism The connections and intersections between human-animal relations and human intergroup relations as well as between animal ethics and other social justice domains including environmentalism, feminism, and anti-racism This conference uniquely bridges the gap between academic researchers and activists/professionals in the field of vegan and animal rights advocacy. The conference creates a stimulating environment where academics and activists/advocates exchange relevant knowledge, engage in lively debates, share their ideas, and can start collaborations.

Languages

English

Event type

Education
Social

Format

Conference / Summit

Organizer

University of Kent