"The animals of the world exist
for their own reasons. They were
not made for humans any more
than black people were made for
whites or women for men."
- Alice Walker


Welcome to

Feminists for Animal Rights

Feminists for Animal Rights
is a national educational organization dedicated to ending all forms of abuse against women and animals. We welcome you to our online exploration of the interconnections between the exploitation of women and animals and how you can help bring about a more caring society for all.

Who we are . . .
Get basic information about our philosophy, what we do and why animal liberation is a feminist issue.
 
FAR's Semiannual Publication
A 20 page newsletter containing detailed articles on feminist issues, animal protection issues and the connections between the two.
 
Companion Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.)
A foster care program for the companion animals of women who are victims of domestic and relationship violence.
 
Dreams and Shadows: A Gallery of Art by Sudie Rakusin
Sudie Rakusin is a FAR Advisory Board member and her beautiful drawings have been gracing the pages of the FAR Semiannual Publication for years.
 
Animal Liberation Through an Ecofeminist Lens
        FAR provides speakers for school,activist, professional, community, and
        religious groups.  Our most popular program is the slide presentation
        "Animal Liberation Through an Ecofeminist Lens" created by FAR co-founder
        Marti Kheel.  Please contact us to schedule a visit.
 
Bibliography on Feminism and Animal Liberation
        This extensive reference work is a valuable resource for both feminist and
        animal rights philosophers,students, activists and others concerned about
        sexism and speciesism.
 
Come Join Us . . .
Membership dues, donations and merchandise sales are our primary means of support. Please help us continue with theCompanion Animal Rescue Effort, newsletter production, slide show presentations,and other activities.

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Please send comments or questions concerning FAR to Michelle Taylor at: 
farinc@hotmail.com