Eyes on the Inside
Exploring the spectrum of investigative roles for animal advocacy
From filing public records requests to uncovering footage inside farms, investigative work is a cornerstone of animal advocacy. But the people behind these efforts work in many different ways: gathering evidence, packaging stories for the media, pressuring companies, and pushing for political change. This panel brings together campaigners and activists with a variety of investigative approaches to show how each role contributes to exposing exploitation and driving systemic change.
Panelists:
Stefan Leander
Animal Rights Activist
(he/him)
Facebook:
@dyrenesdetektiv1
Instagram:
@dyrenesdetektiv
About: As an activist I have used the Freedom of Information Act to collect documents, photos and videos from government agencies, primarily concerning animal welfare audits, and used it to inform the public about animal exploitation.
Laura Broxson
Founder of the National Animal Rights Association (NARA)
(she/her)
@naracampaigns
@veganicity
@naracampaignsireland
About: Laura has been a vegan for 23 years, and an activist for 22 years, involved not only in animal rights but human rights campaigns too. The founder of NARA, a non-hierarchical, voluntary, consistently anti-oppression organisation, her goal is to make Ireland a vegan utopia - one campaign at a time!
Ayrton Cooper
Animal Rights Activist
Panelist
(he/him)
@Animaljusticeproject
@_veganayrto
About: Ayrton works as the Campaigns Manager at Animal Justice Project. Through this role he helps process and package investigations to release in national media, use in pressure campaigns to shut down companies, and work with authorities to seek prosecutions. Since 2019, Animal Justice Project has released 23 investigations, all of which Ayrton has launched.
Michael Monberg
Just a geek fighting for animals
Moderator
(he/him)
About: Monberg is a long-time advocate for animals, who has done anything from grassroots activism and sanctuary work, to political work as a co-founder of the first ever Danish vegan political party, though it has since ceased operations. Today one of his main focuses is investigative work, where his extensive knowledge and interest in technology are invaluable assets.
