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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · 24d

🐾🌍 SAVE THE DATE! #IARC2026 will take place Sept 3–6 in Luxembourg & online! ✨ 4 days of inspiration, activism & community you shouldn't miss. Mark your calendars now! 💚

#AnimalRights #AnimalRightsConference #AnimalRightsActivism

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · 25d

Many thanks to everyone who made #IARC2025 special, whether as organizers, helpers, speakers, or participants. ☺️

🥳 We already look forward to #IARC2026 ➡️ Save the date: September 3-6, 2026, in Esch/Lux and online.

#AnimalRightsConference #volunteerwork

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · 28d

Day 4 - Thank you so much for the amazing conference this year. 🙌 #iarc #iarc2025 #animalrights #animalrightsconference #animalliberation

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · 29d

Day 3 was such a blast! Great discussions, beautiful people, and delicious food! 🌱🌞 #iarc2025 #animalrights #animalrightsconference #animalliberation

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Day 2 at #IARC2025! Great talks and conversations, waffles, vöner, lentil dal, sunshine and smiling faces.

International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 1 is wrapped! 🤗 Hopefully you will join us tomorrow too!
#iarc #iarc2025 #animalrights #animalrightsconference

International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Anu Tensing [International Animal Rights Conference: 4.-7.9.2025]

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 29

At the #IARC2025, Anu Tensing will discuss the widespread issue of sexual abuse of non-human animals, its legal status across countries, and @loomusngo.bsky.social' ongoing efforts to criminalize it in Estonia.

#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference
@atensing.bsky.social

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌈 If you feel uncomfortable or experience behavior that violates your personal boundaries, our Awareness Team is here for you! Look for their rainbow-pride signs and know that your safety and comfort are our priority.

💬 For support, reach out to the Awareness Team at any time during the event!

International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢 Awareness Team at #IARC2025! 🌍🐾

Our goal is to ensure that IARC2025 is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. No room for:
❌ racism
❌ antisemitism
❌ islamophobia
❌ sexism
❌ anti-trans*, anti-inter*, anti-homo behavior
❌ or any other form of discrimination

#AnimalRights #AwarenessTeam

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌍🐾 The #IARC2025 is only possible with sponsors who support the conference financially or with much-needed services! 💚 We're extremely grateful to our amazing sponsors who have already stepped up to support the conference financially! 🙌🌱

@sandyppeng.bsky.social ‪@steffenfreitag.bsky.social

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 27

At the #IARC2025, Martin Balluch will reflect on 40 years of activism, from early environmental protests to major animal rights campaigns, state repression, and lasting victories with VGT in Austria.

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#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🥤🍵 1 week to go! #IARC2025 is almost here 🎉 We’ll keep you fueled with free water, coffee & tea—just bring your own cup to stay refreshed 🌱💚 Let’s reduce waste & make a positive impact together! 🌍🐾 #Sustainability #AnimalRights

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Farištamo Eller [International Animal Rights Conference: 4.-7.9.2025]

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 25

At the #IARC2025, Farištamo Eller will lead a collaborative discussion on the urgent need for stronger protection measures for the critically endangered European eel and how to achieve them despite political inaction.

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 25

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How to talk to meat eaters - Strategies for animal liberation (Martin Smedjeback) [IARC2025]

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 25

❌ Melanie Joy's workshop "How vegans can prevent and manage infighting" had to be canceled.
❌ BUT: @‌martin_smedjeback will offer two workshops instead on Thursday:
09:30-10:30: How to talk to meat eaters
11:00-12:00: Strategies for animal liberation

#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #iarc2025

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 25

At the #IARC2025, Emilia Leese explores why the political Left must embrace veganism as a powerful act of resistance essential to achieving justice, sustainability, and liberation in the Anthropocene.

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Phil Roggenbuck [International Animal Rights Conference: 4.-7.9.2025]

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Luisa Hilbrand [International Animal Rights Conference: 4.-7.9.2025]

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 24

At the #IARC2025, Luisa Hilbrand and Phill Roggenbuck will examine the importance of separating veganism from health claims, urging the vegan community to engage with scientific evidence—even when it challenges common beliefs.

#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 24

At the #IARC2025, Raimon Sabater will explore whether embracing technology could offer overlooked benefits for animals and questions the common reluctance toward it within the animal advocacy movement.

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International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 23

🎬✨ Exciting Film Screenings at the #IARC2025! ✨🎬

Join us at the KuFa cinema for an incredible lineup of films!

▶ For more details, visit: ar-conference.org/movies

#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference #AnimalRightsActivist #AnimalRightsActivism #Documentaries #AnimalRightsCinema

International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 23

At the #IARC2025, Mich Dressel will offer a workshop on recognizing speciesism in everyday language and using more inclusive communication to support animal liberation.

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#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference #language #SpeciesistLanguage

International Animal Rights Conference @iarc.bsky.social · Aug 23

At the #IARC2025, Martin Balluch will reflect on 40 years of activism, from early environmental protests to major animal rights campaigns, state repression, and lasting victories with VGT in Austria.

▶ www.ar-conference.org/martin_balluch

#AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference