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Belgian vegan activist (born 1973) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tobias Leenaert (Dutch: [ˈtoːbijɑs ˈleːnɑrt]; born 3 August 1973) is a Belgian animal rights and veganism activist, author, and educator. He promotes a pragmatic approach to activism. Leenaert has co-founded vegan and vegetarian advocacy organizations, including the Center for Effective Vegan Advocacy, ProVeg International and Ethical Vegetarian Alternative. He authored the book How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach in 2017 and writes the blog The Vegan Strategist.
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| Born | 3 August 1973 Ghent, Belgium |
| Alma mater | Ghent University |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, author, educator |
| Known for | Animal rights and veganism activism |
| Notable work | How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach |
| Website | tobiasleenaert |
Tobias Leenaert was born in Ghent[1] on 3 August 1973.[2] He studied German studies at Ghent University.[1]
In 2000, Leenaert co-founded Ethical Vegetarian Alternative (EVA), in Flanders, which he led until 2015.[1] He is the originator of Thursday Veggie Day in Ghent,[3] which was launched in 2009.[4] Leenaert is also the co-founder of the Center for Effective Vegan Advocacy, with Melanie Joy,[5] as well as ProVeg International.[6]
Leenaert advocates for a pragmatic approach to vegan activism, which doesn't rely on solely moral arguments.[7] In 2017, he published the book How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach. He also writes the blog The Vegan Strategist.[8] Leenaert's methods of advocacy has drawn criticism from abolitionist animal rights advocates, such as Roger Yates.[8]
Leenaert gives lectures and workshops on vegan advocacy around the world.[9][10] He has also written and spoken about wild-animal suffering, which he considers as important as the suffering of domesticated animals.[11][12]
Leenaert lives in Ghent with his partner, seven cats and two dogs.[13] He identifies as an effective altruist.[14]
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