Activist Skills
Tips for Effective Activism

There are as many forms of activism as there are activists.

Below you will find just some of the ways to get people thinking about animal rights and veganism. Most of these are not reliant on you being part of a group. They can generally be done alone or with a friend or two. ARA can provide you with education kits to get you started.

If you have other ideas on effective ways to educate people why not let us know so we can share it with other activists! You can use our contact form to submit your ideas as well as to request an education kit to get you started.



198 Methods of Nonviolent Action

Far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a group's chances of success.

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A List of Animal Rights Actions

Endless Possibilities

Here are a bunch of ideas brainstormed at the first Get Active animal rights workshop run on 8 February 2009 with a group of animal rights activists.

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Affinity Groups

Working TogetherAffinity groups are self-sufficient support systems of about 5 to 15 people. A number of affinity groups may work together toward a common goal in a large action, or one affinity group might conceive of and carry out an action on its own.

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Animal Rights Stalls
Tabling for Animals

Stalls are an important campaigning tool that can reach people that would otherwise not have any contact with animal rights advocates.

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Direct Action

Action for AnimalsDirect action is any kind of action that bypasses established political channels to accomplish objectives directly.

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Leafleting

Information DistributionHanding out informative, well-designed leaflets is a great way to educate people about animal rights issues.

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Twelve Myths About Direct Action

Debunking Misconceptions

Despite direct action's long and rich history, there are many misunderstandings about it, in part due to the ways it has been misrepresented in the corporate media.

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Animal Rights

The animal rights philosophy is the right of all sentient beings to not be the property of others...

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Go Vegan

Adopt a cruelty-free vegan lifestyle and make a powerful statement against violence...

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Get Writing

The pen is mightier than the sword. Get tips on effective writing here...

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