إذا كانت الكلاب والقطط التي تتعرض لسوء المعاملة تُثير التعاطف والغضب، فلماذا لا نرى المعاناة ذاتها عندما يتعلق الأمر بالعجول، الدجاج، أو الخنازير؟ في مزارع الإنتاج الصناعي، تبدأ المأساة منذ اللحظة الأولى. العجول تُفصل عن أمهاتها بعد الولادة مباشرة، تصرخ بحثًا عن حنانها، لكنها تُحبس في صناديق ضيقة تُسمى “حظائر العجول”، حيث تحرم حتى من…
Throughout history, movements like the abolition of slavery, the fight for women’s rights, and the civil rights movement have driven meaningful change by focusing on a singular cause. While acknowledging the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression, it is crucial for vegans, who effectively convey the message of animal rights and liberation, to prioritize animal…
In today’s dynamic world, the emergence of new principles often meets intense resistance. This resistance can take the form of what is described as “societal terrorism,” where individuals with low consciousness react aggressively to concepts that challenge their traditional beliefs. This phenomenon is particularly visible in movements advocating for animal rights and veganism, where the…
The idea that human liberation and animal liberation must advance together suggests that the freedom of one is inherently linked to the freedom of the other. However, the term “human liberation” might be more accurately framed as “social justice,” as it specifically highlights the challenges and struggles faced by oppressed human groups. Promoters of collective…
The vegan movement is fundamentally driven by the desire to reduce animal suffering, end animal exploitation, and promote ethical consumption. However, a growing trend among some vegans is to boycott certain vegan products and initiatives for political reasons, such as the parent company’s involvement in unethical practices, including supporting war and genocide. While this form…
في عالمنا الديناميكي اليوم، غالبًا ما يواجه ظهور الأفكار الجديدة مقاومة شديدة. يمكن أن تأخذ هذه المقاومة شكل ما يمكن وصفه بـ “الإرهاب المجتمعي”، حيث يتفاعل الأفراد ضيقو الأفق وأصحاب الوعي المنخفض بشكل عدواني مع المفاهيم التي تتحدى معتقداتهم التقليدية. تنبع هذه الدفاعات اللاعقلانية من خوف عميق من فقدان السلطة والامتيازات، بما في ذلك السلطة…
In a world where darkness is often mistaken for light, it’s crucial to reflect on the true nature of our actions. We live in a dark era, plagued by social malaise, fanaticism, and misguided humanity. Humans impose their beliefs—often illusions with no basis in reality—onto non-human animals. This results in the enslavement, exploitation, and murder…
The festive season got a twist of compassion for animals, the environment, and humanity this year as the Lebanese Vegans NGO, in collaboration with the Middle East Vegan Society, hosted the highly anticipated annual Vegan Christmas Market. Held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, on the terrace of the Lebanese Vegans Social Hub in Sin el…
Words like “peace” and “joy” trip so easily from our lips at this time of year. Yet, while we bask in the rosy fantasy of our celebrations, there are others who are paying the price for it in blood and despair. Behind the twinkling lights and hype, there are others for whom there is no…
Eating animals and their derivatives is often mistaken for a natural behavior, but in reality, it is a forced compliance behavior, not an inherent part of our nature. In a society where eating animal flesh and their derivatives (milk, eggs, honey, etc.) is normalized and encouraged daily, it is often not until we grow older…
