We are delighted to announce that Kim Stallwood has agreed to become a patron of the Henry S. Salt Foundation.
As many of you know, Kim Stallwood is an author, independent scholar, consultant and speaker on animal rights.
Kim Stallwood is a name synonymous with the global animal rights movement. For more than four decades, he has dedicated his life to animal rights and welfare. His tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on the movement, and his work has inspired countless individuals to join the cause.
Kim Stallwood’s journey into animal advocacy began in the mid 1970s when he became involved with various animal welfare organizations. He quickly realised the need for a more comprehensive and rights-based approach to animal advocacy, and this realisation led him to become a prominent figure in the animal rights movement.
He has had more than 35 years of personal commitment and professional experience in leadership positions with some of the world’s foremost organizations in the U.K. and U.S., including Compassion In World Farming (CIWF), British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and the Animals and Society Institute.
Kim Stallwood’s global impact continues to grow as he works with various organizations and collaborated with fellow activists worldwide. His commitment to animal rights took him to numerous countries, where he worked tirelessly to expose cruelty to animals and promote compassionate alternatives.
Kim Stallwood is not only an activist but also an accomplished writer and educator. His book “Growl: Life Lessons, Hard Truths, and Bold Strategies from an Animal Advocate,” provides a personal account of his journey in the animal rights movement and offers insights into effective advocacy strategies.
In addition to his books, Kim Stallwood has contributed numerous articles, essays, and academic papers to the field of animal rights. His writings have helped shape the discourse around animal ethics, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in society’s treatment of animals.
In 2020 the Kim Stallwood Archive was acquired by the British Library. He is a consultant with Tier im Recht, the Zurich-based animal law organization, on projects preserving animal rights history, including acquiring his library.
He is writing the biography of Topsy, the female Asian elephant electrocuted to death on Coney Island, New York, in 1903.
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