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Stuart Evans

Stuart Evans

TEDx Speaker & Critical Animal Theorist

www.animalallianceproject.org

As a passionate public speaker and educator, Stuart has an extensive knowledge of liberation theory and environmental philosophy, and has been a leading voice at various animal rights events and conferences around the UK. He focuses on the intersections of environmental and animal rights, drawing attention to the ethical and moral considerations within the wider debates of climate change, capitalism, and our moral duty for radical systems change in the Anthropocene.

Currently, he serves as the founder and director of both the Environmental and Animal Alliance Projects (CIC), which collaborate with private, public, and third-sector organisations, as well as the wider community and activism groups, to inspire action and promote systemic change through networking, collaboration, and education through workshops, conferences, assemblies, and seminars.

 

Sunday
3pm

Dismantling Systems of Oppression

Join TEDx Speaker Stuart Evans for an engaging workshop where we will explore various theoretical frameworks that can help us to understand and combat animal oppression. The workshop will examine how power and inequality shape our society, how social and economic structures influence our beliefs and behaviors, and how learning from perspectives that prioritise marginalised voices can aid in the ideology of total liberation.

By connecting the struggles for animal rights, human rights, and environmental justice, we will highlight the importance of multidimensional liberation in the abolition of oppression. This session aims to demonstrate how these ideas can be applied to foster a more just and compassionate world for all beings. Ideal for anyone committed to making a positive impact in the AR movement!

 

Workshops 1 full timetable

Sunday
4pm

Animals Rights & Human Rights

Recent surveys amongst vegan activists suggests the movement is currently spilt down the middle on this contentious topic – should human rights be a part of animal rights, or should we be an ‘animals only’ movement? This constructive supportive panel looks at different viewpoints, with a view to seeking learning outcomes and understanding different positions, and increasing the peace.

 

Takeaways

” This panel will explore the intersection of animal and human rights, addressing how to prioritize animal liberation while ensuring safety, resolving conflicts, and balancing inclusivity.” – Jen Deighan – Schenk

”To find unity between 2 sides of this issue while acknowledging some of the complications of some of the more ambitious and well-meaning goals of intersectional activists” – David Ramms

Calls to Action

Train ourselves to be more understanding of one another and differing opinions – https://infighting.org

David Ramms – Subscribe to my YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidramms
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidramms
I will be having more of these discussions on my Substack: www.davidramms.substack.com

 

 

Panels and Presentations full timetable