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Alice Walker

Best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, Alice Walker is also an outspoken advocate for animal rights and veganism. Through her writing and activism, Walker has raised awareness about the connections between animal exploitation, environmental degradation, and social justice, inspiring others to adopt a more compassionate lifestyle. Through their leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to animals and the natural world, these pioneering women left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and guide us in our ongoing efforts to create a more compassionate and sustainable future for all living beings.

the protection of birds, Harriet Lawrence Hemenway was born in Massachusetts in 1858. Alongside her cousin, Minna B. Hall, Hemenway played a crucial role in founding the Massachusetts Audubon Society in 1896. Their efforts were spurred by a desire to protect birds from the rampant hunting practices of the late 19th century, which were driving many species to the brink of extinction. With a deep love for birds and a commitment to their protection, they worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of preserving their habitats and promoting responsible stewardship of the natural world.

Alice Morgan Wright

A prominent suffragist and animal rights activist Alice Morgan Wright co-founded the Animal Defense League, an organization dedicated to advocating for the humane treatment of animals and raising 3/20/24, 10:27 PM 7 Women Who Shaped the Animal Protection Movement https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/latest/blogs/7-women-who-shaped-the-animal-protection-movement/ 3/5 awareness about animal cruelty, in 1907. The organization focused on various issues, including animal testing, vivisection, and the fur trade, and worked to promote compassion towards all living beings.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Marjory Stoneman Douglas is practically synonymous with the conservation of the Florida Everglades. In the 20th century, Douglas became a fierce advocate for the protection of this unique ecosystem, leading the charge to raise awareness about its ecological