Our Mission
Shift Norms & Values
We promote enlightened attitudes and empathetic behaviors that transform how people think about human and animal rights.
Influence Policy & Practice
We nurture grassroots, policy, and systemic changes that respect the rights, health, and wellbeing of individuals and communities around the globe.
Reimagine Legal & Economic Frameworks
We advocate for essential principles—respect for freedom; a commitment to compassion, tolerance, and justice; and the basic belief that all people and animals inherently possess dignity.
Accelerate Social Change
We work to further the reach of our partners by expanding upon models of social change, inspiring new initiatives, and fueling a broader movement.
Our Values
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Leadership
We address the root causes of problems and empower others to do the same.
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Ethics
We strive for the highest ethical standards. How we achieve progress matters. The ends do not justify the means.
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Evidence
We prioritize evidence-based holistic solutions to advance rights, health, and wellbeing.
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Impact
We commit to meaningful impact through systemic change, which requires work at multiple levels and ongoing reflection, assessment, and improvement.
Our Approach
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Public Education & Outreach
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Listening & Learning
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Research & Analysis
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Promotion Of Comprehensive Ideas & Solutions
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Scalable, Sustainable, Evidence-based Interventions
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Rigorous Monitoring & Evaluation
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Coalition & Network Building
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Advocacy for Systems-level Reforms
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Dissemination of Best Practices