Fish Advisory Board: Meet the team behind the Free Fins campaign
Fish Advisory Board: The advisory board behind the campaign for fish rights.
I Dyrenes Alliance har vi masser af seje og talentfulde aktivister, der ihærdigt kæmper for dyrs rettigheder - heriblandt kampen for fisk. Vi er super begejstrede for at kunne præsentere medlemmerne af Fish Advisory Board! Vores udvalg af passionerede aktivister, der brænder for at gøre en forskel for fisk og at rådgive om vores nye kampagne, Frie Finner. Siden opstarten på kampagnen i september sidste år har de mødtes regelmæssigt for at give feedback på sekretariatets kampagnearbejde og hjælpe til med at skabe vigtig aktivisme for livet under havoverfladen. Hvert enkelt medlem bringer deres helt egen perspektiv og særlige evner til boardet, hvor de arbejder sammen om at finde på ideer, give feedback og sætte kursen for vores kampagne. I dette indlæg kan du møde ansigterne bag Fish Advisory Board og læse om deres inspirerende rejse mod en bedre verden for fisk.
Meet the Fish Advisory Board
Aileena (she/her)
I'm part of FAB because I believe that fish don't get the attention they deserve. Fish are often overlooked and the mere fact that they are measured by weight instead of individual when it comes to fishing is a huge deterrent. That's why I want to be part of the movement and make sure that fish are seen as the beautiful and amazing animals they are.
For the past 2.5 years I have worked a lot for the animals as a coordinator and activist, and I also use that experience in FAB. In addition, I am trained as an educator & salesperson and have thus learned to communicate in a professional and empathetic way, which is certainly beneficial for our work. :)
Christian (male/female)
For the most part, fish are seen as a resource and not as the amazing and resilient individuals that they actually are. For far too long, humans have been fishing away, and as a result, only a small percentage of the ocean's original fish population remains. I'm part of FAB to help rectify this problem and give fish a chance to be "heard" 😉 As a marine biologist specializing in fish, I bring scientific input and a lot of knowledge about fish and their way of life. I have always loved the sea and its animals and am therefore very passionate about helping!
Maya (their/their)
Fish are amazing and undervalued creatures that are some of the most important to all life on earth. Unfortunately, most people don't care much about how fish feel, which is why I feel that the Fish Advisory Board is a great opportunity to make a big difference for them. Here you become a bigger part of the DA's fish campaign, whose ultimate goal is to close the fishing industry, which would save many, many millions of lives. I think that's definitely something worth working for! ❤️
Some skills and interests that I use in relation to the board are my outreach experience, my huge passion for animals and my creative side. And it certainly doesn't hurt to work with some amazing and equally passionate people! 😉😍
Astrid (she/her)
I'm on the Fish Advisory Board because I want to help make a difference for fish, who are often not seen as the sentient beings they are. I'm 25 years old, a feminist and have been vegan since 2016, and like so many vegans, I wish I had become vegan sooner. It feels like the most natural thing to stand up for those who have no voice and cannot defend themselves - all animals deserve freedom!
I am currently completing my Master's degree in Danish at the University of Copenhagen, and in Fish Advisory Board I do my best to contribute with my linguistic and design skills and SoMe experience. Fighting for animal rights is one of my greatest passions, and being a small part of an empathetic and hardworking team like Fish Advisory Board is extremely rewarding. I'm very much looking forward to all that will be produced for the Free Fins campaign and to continuing to use my voice on behalf of animals both online and offline.
- Warmth and drive!
Louise Anna (she/her)
Fish are one of the most vulnerable animals in the animal rights movement, and I feel very privileged and lucky to be able to work for such an important cause as giving fish free fins. As Campaign Manager for our Free Fins campaign, I facilitate the Fish Advisory Board meetings. I'm so grateful for our awesome board members who are willing to dedicate their time and creativity to give feedback, provide input and help with tasks within the campaign. As a campaign manager, it's incredibly valuable to have others to bounce ideas and projects off of, and our meetings together are always super warm and cozy.
Would you like to join us?
Are you young and would you like to fight for a better world for fish? Then apply to join our Fish Advisory Board! We meet every other week at Google Meet and there are no skill requirements - as long as you are passionate about being a voice for fish.
