Animal rebellion ten principles and values

We believe in a world where all individuals of all species can flourish, free from exploitation and the worst threats of the climate emergency, where we work consciously to ensure no being is seen as a commodity. As such, we believe we need a political system rooted in collective decision-making made with and alongside our multispecies kin, where creativity and compassion are prioritized, and where the diversity of gifts among all species are recognized and celebrated.

Value One

We are an anti-speciesist movement, that has a shared vision of change.

Creating a world that protects beings of all species, for generations to come.
Value Two

We set our mission on what is necessary

Mobilizing 3.5 percent of the population to achieve wider system change, including a transition to a plant-based food system — using ideas such as “Momentum-driven organizing” to achieve this
Value Three

We need a regenerative culture

Creating a culture that is healthy, resilient, and adaptable.
Value Four

We openly challenge ourselves and our toxic system

Leaving our comfort zones to take action for change.
Value Five

We value reflecting and learning

Following a cycle of action, reflection, learning, and planning for more action. Learning from other movements and contexts as well as our own experiences.
Value Six

We welcome everyone and every part of everyone

Working actively to create safer and more accessible spaces.
Value Seven

We actively mitigate for power

Breaking down hierarchies of power for more equitable participation amongst all beings.
Value Eight

We avoid blaming and shaming

We live in a toxic system, but no one individual is to blame.
Value Nine

We are a non-violent network

Using non-violent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about systemic change.
Value Ten

We are based on autonomy and decentralisation

We collectively create the structures we need to achieve our vision and mission. Anyone who follows these core principles and values can take action in the name of
Animal Rebellion

Our Strategy

At the core of Animal Rebellion’s philosophy is nonviolent civil disobedience. We promote civil disobedience and rebellion because we think it is necessary and the times are urgent.

Our Demands

All partners in this ‘movement of movements’ are calling for the same demands on government to bring about the changes we urgently need...

OUR CULTURE

Animal Rebellion Turtle Island has a regenerative culture. We place love, care, respect, honesty and integrity at the core of what we do. We work hard but know how to rest...

Support the Rebellion...

We are a mass volunteer movement. If you want to get involved in any way, full-time or part-time, at home or on the streets, fill out our volunteer form!