Uniting Voices: Latin America

Dulce Ramirez
Title: Fight, struggle and wins in Latin America
Description: During the last five years the struggle in the defense of animals has grown in Latin American countries, this has implied challenges and needs of resources and professionalization that should lead us to constantly value the strategies, maintain strong partnerships and overcome external challenges related to social, cultural and economic contexts. So, how can we achieve a real impact on the protection and welfare of farm animals in Latin American countries?
Emmanuel Márquez
Title: Green South: The Latin American Vegan Movement
Description: In this presentation, we will look into the dynamic landscape of the vegan movement in Latin America. This session explores the unique challenges individuals and organisations face advocating for plant-based lifestyles in the region, examining cultural, social, and economic factors that impact the adoption of veganism. At the same time, it sheds light on the numerous opportunities for fostering the growth of the vegan movement, from innovative plant-based food initiatives to increasing environmental awareness. Attendees can expect a nuanced exploration of the evolving narrative surrounding veganism in LATAM, offering valuable insights for those interested in promoting sustainable and compassionate living in this vibrant and diverse part of the world.
Moderator
Hakeem Jimo, ProVeg
Speakers
Dulce Ramírez Ⓥ, Animal Equality, Vice President for Latin America
Emmanuel Márquez, ProVeg International, Grants Programme Manager
AVA DC 2024
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