Employer profile
Animal Society
Stuttgart, DEImpact-drivenAssociationAnimal WelfarePolitics
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2020
LocationStuttgart
About us
Animal Society is a German-based organization and the world's first animal rights organization dedicated to the political representation of animals. Its core mission is to give animals a voice in politics, recognizing them as an integral part of a just and compassionate democracy. Founded in Stuttgart in 2020, the organization operates under the motto "Democracy does not end with humans" and achieves high impact through education, actions, and political pressure. It has co-designed two democratic reforms for animal welfare and generated over 145 million media views. With a team of 2 to 10 staff members, it systematically brings animal rights into parliaments and EU institutions.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening Inclusive Institutions for Animal Rights
The organization systematically brings animal rights into parliaments and EU institutions, having co-designed democratic reforms to introduce animal welfare commissioners.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Systemic Inequalities for Animals
Animal Society advocates for animals' voices to be heard and considered in politics, working towards a more just society where democracy does not end with humans.
Life on Land
Protecting Rights and Welfare for Terrestrial Life
The organization protects terrestrial animals by campaigning against cruelty in agriculture and the entertainment industry, advocating for comprehensive rights for them.
FAQs
Q1What is Animal Society's core mission?
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Animal Society is the world's first animal rights organization dedicated to the political representation of animals. Its core mission is to give animals a voice in politics, recognizing them as an integral part of a just and compassionate democracy.
Q2How does Animal Society achieve its goals?
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The organization works through education, actions, and political pressure to systematically bring animal rights into parliaments, ministries, and EU institutions. This is achieved via direct lobbying, expert opinions, and public campaigns, underpinned by thorough research and studies.
Q3What notable achievements has Animal Society made?
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Animal Society has co-designed two democratic reforms for animal welfare, including the introduction of a Federal and an EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare. The organization has generated over 145 million media views and secured 108 animal-friendly political commitments.
Q4Where is Animal Society located and what is its size?
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Animal Society is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The organization was founded in 2020 and operates with a team of 2 to 10 staff members.
Q5How can one support Animal Society's work or find career opportunities?
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The organization actively seeks public support, for instance through a current campaign to recruit new members and a petition against cage farming in the EU. Career opportunities can be found on their careers page at animalsociety.org/de/unterstuetzen/stellenangebote/.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Animal Society primarily address?
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Animal Society primarily focuses on SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), aiming to foster a more just society for all living beings.
