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MEDIA RELEASE: California Activists Win Homo Ahimsa Award

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition has announced Wayne Hsiung and Priya Sawhney, co-founders of the animal liberation organization Direct Action Everywhere…

Animal Activism, Sustainable Activism

MEDIA RELEASE: Christian Organizations Urge Pope to Renounce Animal Circuses

Catholic Concern for Animals has mounted the Vatican Circus Campaign urging the Catholic Church to rescind its support of circuses that feature animal exploitation.

MEDIA RELEASE: Millions Revive Ancient Lenten Practice of Going Vegan

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition is poised to help millions of Christians and Catholics go vegan for Lent, which begins on Feb. 22, Ash Wednesday,…

Sustainable Activism, Vegan, vegan cooking, Vegan Spirituality, veganism

Goats Given as Live Charity Gifts Killed and Eaten

Urge CAFOD to stop animal gifting projects which increase animal suffering and degrade the environment and instead implement plant-based solutions to alleviate poverty…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Groups Call on CAFOD To Stop Animal Gifting Program

A coalition of groups has formed to urge the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development to end its animal giving program to honor its commitment to climate justice…

SUNDAY - Philanthropists Philip & Trix Wollen to Receive Homo Ahimsa Award

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition will be awarding two Australian philanthropists, Philip and Trix Wollen, with its prestigious Homo Ahimsa Award…

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MEDIA RELEASE: First-Ever Compassion for All Animals Day & Campaign Launched in Lead Up to Earth Day

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition, Charter for Compassion, and Climate Healers invite everyone to focus on compassion for all animals from April…

animal agriculture, animal rights, Go Vegan, sustainability, Sustainable Activism, Vegan, Vegan Spirituality, veganism

Thank You for Celebrating Activist Appreciation Month with Us!

In Defense of Animals celebrated Activist Appreciation Month this February with special programs like activist spotlights, tributes, mini-grants, and a Valentine’s…

Activist Appreciation Month, Activist Support, Animal Activism, compassion, Sustainable Activism

MEDIA RELEASE: Millions Go Vegan for Lent: Interfaith Vegan Coalition Offers Resources to Help

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition is poised to help millions of Christians go vegan for Lent.

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MEDIA RELEASE: In Defense of Animals & Stanford Inn Partner to Give Away a Dream Getaway

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, In Defense of Animals has partnered with the Stanford Inn By the Sea Resort to give one lucky winner the getaway of a lifetime…

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We Disagree With Pope Francis Saying Having Animal Companions Instead of Kids is Selfish

Earlier this month Pope Francis caused quite a stir with a statement denouncing people for choosing to have companion animals in lieu of having children of their…

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In Loving Memory of Animal & Peace Activist Thich Nhat Hanh

We honor the passing of beloved Buddhist monk, peace activist, and animal advocate Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh who urged his followers to practice mindfulness and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Pope Urged to Reconsider Comments on Human Children vs. Animal Companions

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition and the Compassion Consortium object to Pope Francis’ recent pronouncement that not having children and that living…

Animals, environment, Sustainable Activism

MEDIA RELEASE: Dr. Jane Goodall, Scientists Call on Charities To Stop Animal Gifting Programs

Dr. Jane Goodall, fellow scientists, religious leaders, and celebrities are urging world aid charities to end farmed animal gifting programs.

animal gifting, climate change, climate crisis, Farmed Animals, plant based, sustainability

MEDIA RELEASE: Interfaith Leaders Urge UN’s COP26 to Adopt the Plant-Based Treaty

Over 100 interfaith leaders and dozens of faith-based organizations issued a strong message to COP26 delegates today, urging them to adopt the Plant Based Treaty…

plant based, Vegan, Vegan Spirituality

MEDIA RELEASE: Vegans Urge UN to Practice What it Preaches Ahead of Food Summit & COP26

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition and the Plant-Based Transition Coalition issued a strong message to the United Nations before a Food Systems Summit…

Vegan Spirituality, veganism

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2021-07-15

MEDIA RELEASE: A World That Works for All Envisioned at Vegan Spirituality Retreat

In Defense of Animals and The Spiritual Forum present a Vegan Spirituality Forum and Retreat at Unity Village in Missouri.

In Defense of Animals, Sustainable Activism, Vegan Spirituality

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2021-07-02

MEDIA RELEASE: Interfaith Vegan Coalition Launches Sermon/Spiritual Presentation Contest

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition announces its first-ever Sermon/Spiritual Presentation Contest on the topic of compassion for all beings.

Go Vegan, In Defense of Animals, Sustainable Activism

Demand End To Butchering of Sloths and Animal Activists for Cocaine Production!

Every year, Colombian cocaine production leads to the deaths of hundreds of activists and thousands of endemic animals.

Animal Activism, Wildlife

Thanks for Celebrating Activist Appreciation Month with Us!

Thank you for celebrating Activist Appreciation Month with us! Read our activist spotlights and tributes, sign our alert demanding justice for Regan Russell, and…

Justice for Regan: Animal Activist Killed by Slaughterhouse Industry

Demand justice for the tragic and preventable death of animal activist Regan Russell by holding Sofina Foods, Brussels Transport, Halton Police, and Canadian legislators…

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2021-02-18

MEDIA RELEASE: Young Arizona Girl & Her Grandfather Set to Receive First Homo Ahimsa Award

Dr. Sailesh Rao and Kimaya Rainy Rao receive new Homo Ahimsa Award from the Interfaith Vegan Coalition to celebrate their acts of compassion for all beings.

Sustainable Activism, Vegan, Vegan World 2026!

Celebrate Activist Appreciation Month with Us!

February is Activist Appreciation Month. We’ll have tie-ins to Black History Month too! We’re celebrating animal activists with spotlights, tributes, alerts, and…

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2020-07-16

VIDEO: Don't Let Animals Fall into the "Grocery Gap"

Brenda Sander's food justice projects provide healthy vegan food in low-income communities.

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