31. NARA - A Bright Light for Animal Rights

Laura Broxson has been deeply involved in Ireland’s animal rights movement for over two decades. They founded NARA – the National Animal Rights Association - in 2007. This is a voluntary, vegan animal rights group, working towards a world where animals are free from use, abuse, and exploitation.

In 2019, they successfully brought about a ban on fur farming in Ireland with a multifaceted strategy which involved undercover investigations, working with politicians to bring about legislative change, and engaging with the public at large to mobilise groundswell of support.

They are now applying the strategy to other campaigns like the banning of blood sports, such as fox-hunting and hare-coursing, as well as seeking to put an end to Ireland’s pig industry.

They actively promote a transition to plant-based agriculture by offering animal farmers a practical path out of the industry (in collaboration with James O’Donovan from Nature Rising).

We covered these topics and more - and the depths and breadth of Laura’s knowledge and enthusiasm became obvious as they responded cheerfully to any question with expert ease. Their calm confidence and determination offers a beacon for all animal rights advocates, and indeed anybody wanting to bring about positive change in the world.

https://www.naracampaigns.org/

Irish Pig Farm videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwmyaHZrjRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHFCYxR9pE

Hare-coursing video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQDqLGotOSE

James O’Donovan (Nature Rising) report: Transition to an Irish Vegan Agricultural System.

https://naturerising.ie/transition-to-an-irish-vegan-agriculture-system/

https://naturerising.ie/

Dr. Alice Brough.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_thepigvet/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alice_thepigvet/videos

Support Animal Free Research Ireland: https://safrireland.com/

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