Ara's Guide to Vegan Activism - flyer by Animal Rights Advocates

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This flyer lists a number of easy ways in which people can promote veganism, as a way to stand up for all animals who are exploited by humans. The flyer is produced by Animal Rights Advocates, who you can find online at: www.ara.org.au

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ARA’S GUIDE TO
VEGAN
ACTIVISM
VEGANISM
Simply being vegan is in itself a vitally important action to take on behalf of other animals.
Veganism reduces the demand for animal exploitation, leading to less animals being killed
and harmed by humans. This is not just for food, but all uses, including clothing,
entertainment and experimentation. Once you’ve made this step, you can do even more for
other animals by promoting veganism. The absolute best way to promote veganism is to lead
by example – show that we can easily live a very happy, healthy life without animal products.
Simply by doing this, you’ll find that others will follow suit – hardly anyone wants to
contribute to the suffering of animals once they realise that they don’t need to. Vegan
advocacy can seem daunting, but we’ve provided a list of 7 easy ways to promote veganism
that can reach a substantial number of people in a non-confrontational way.

VEGAN CONVERSATIONS
As a vegan in a (mostly) non-vegan world,
you’re likely to have many conservations about
veganism with non-vegans. There’s no need to
“preach”about the virtues of veganism, espe-
cially while people are eating, which can lead
to defensiveness. Rather than going out of your
way to tell people about veganism, let them
come to you – people are almost always curious,
so will ask you questions. Do a bit of research
on the reasons for becoming vegan, so you can
reply with logical, informative answers that get
people thinking.
VEGAN SHIRTS
You can get the word out about veganism
simply by what you wear. This can include vegan
themed clothes, stickers, badges, etc. Such items
get people thinking and talking about veganism,
which is obviously a positive thing. Even getting
the word‘vegan’out there helps to normalise
and mainstream the term.
VEGAN ‘LITTER’
Always carry vegan literature with you. It
is quite easy to have a few of your favourite
pro-vegan brochures in your purse, backpack, or
glove box. Leave them in veterinarian’s offices,
gyms, public spaces on campus or at work, etc.
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VEGAN ONLINE POSTS
By regularly posting articles, videos, or com-
ments promoting veganism on networking tools
such as Facebook and Twitter, you can access a large
network of friends and friends of friends.
VEGAN NEWS
The letters to the editor section is one of the
most read sections of the newspaper, so it is a great
place to promote veganism. Animal issues are often
popular with newspapers and magazines, and the
uniqueness of a vegan message is also useful for
getting printed. If you don’t have any luck getting
your letter published with one publication, simply
send it to another.
VEGAN FOOD
Bring a delicious vegan dish to company, group,
or family get togethers. Let everyone know the food
is vegan. If the crowd is not likely to be open to the
idea of vegan dining, don’t mention that the dish is
vegan until after they’ve enjoyed it.
VEGAN ORGANISATIONS
There are so many ways you can promote ve-
ganism as an individual, but if you join with others,
even more can be achieved. If you’d like to join or
find out more about ARA’s Get Active list, contact
info@ara.org.au. Those who join the Get Active list
receive an email every time there is a chance to get
involved with ARA.
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FIND OUT MORE
For more information on vegan activism, including vegan activist and social groups in Perth, go to:
www.veganperth.org.au For more information on veganism and animal rights, visit the Animal Rights
Advocates website: www.ara.org.au or email info@ara.org.au. The information in this pamphlet is based
on the article‘Vegan Advocacy for Introverts’by Corey Wrenn.
You can view this article online at:
www.examiner.com/vegan-in-roanoke/vegan-advocacy-for-introverts
7 EASY WAYS TO
PROMOTE VEGANISM

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