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The Pledge Wall below shows the individual pledges made by vegans who have taken the Vegan Pledge explaining why they are vegan.

Vegan Pledge

Vegan diet

I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Vegan way of living

I do not use or consume, as far as is possible and practicable, any products of animal exploitation, for clothing, cosmetics, entertainment or any other purpose.

Vegan principles

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property.

Pledge Wall

Kathleen
WA

I have been vegan for nearly 8 years, do animal justice activism and help promote the vegan mindset. I pledge to commit to veganism and animal justice for the rest of my life and wish I'd been vegan since birth.

Pledge #291
Gayle
VIC

How wonderful for the world if everyone became vegan.

Pledge #143
Katie
vic

Vegan for the animals (both human and non-human), with whom we share this planet and for the magnificent, miracle called Earth, that we all get to call home.

Pledge #78
Ric
NSW

I pledge to live a vegan lifestyle, choosing compassion over cruelty, and advocating for animal rights in every action, meal, and choice I make.

Pledge #221
Rebecca
VIC

Being kind means to every living thing not just people and really it's not that hard!

Pledge #229
Jethro
TAS

I am responsible for my own actions and I pledge to let compassion, kindness and empathy guide my actions.

Pledge #249
Bruce
NSW

I am vegan as bro.

Pledge #268
Des
NSW

Why do the majority of humans find the killing and eating of some animals, principally herbivores, unremarkable and inculpable, while killing and particularly eating other animals, especially humans, is reflexively condemned as repulsive and taboo? See thecannibalguy.com

Pledge #161
Elizabeth
VIC

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #100
Wendy
NSW

All animals deserve to live in peace. Exploitation of animals should not be tolerated.

Pledge #107
Donna
vic

I will forever live kind and compassionately. I will never contribute to companies or practices that inflict cruelty, or that exploit the animals/sea creatures or insects of the world.

Pledge #71
Lilly
VIC

Heart and soul for animals ❤️

Pledge #181
Natalia
NSW

Living a vegan lifestyle and contribute to a gentler and kinder relationship between humans and other species in the planet.

Pledge #240
Lyn
NSW

Vegan for life.

Pledge #154
Heidi
VIC

I am vegan for the animals and I promise that I will remain vegan for the rest of my life.

Pledge #36
Shamali Maria
VIC

I don't want to hurt animals

Pledge #226
Arthur
SA

I originally went vegan because meat & dairy products made me feel sick. Since then I follow the vegan pledge completely.

Pledge #277
Lauren
VIC

Newly vegan and developing my knowledge.

Pledge #371
Jessica
nsw

Vegan for the animals and the environment, forever!

Pledge #56
Wendy
VIC

As a long term vegan, I pledge to maintain my vegan diet and lifestyle and share to educate and encourage others to embrace a vegan way of life, for the rest of my life!

Pledge #258
Murray
NSW

Our earth needs more vegans.

Pledge #102
Cat Marshall
VIC

I'm vegan as the first step to creating a kinder world for all animals.

Cat Marshall - Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, Farm Transparency Project

Pledge #189
Salvatore
wa

I'm proudly vegan & will help any way I can to end animal suffering.

Pledge #77
Helen
SA

I believe all animals deserve our compassion, we do not have the right to use them for food, entertainment or as some sort of commodity. I promise to adhere to the ideals of veganism in all aspects of my life.

Pledge #342
Nicla
VIC

I AM VEGAN!

Pledge #356
Chris Delforce
VIC

Veganism is the least I can do to protect animals from unnecessary suffering and abuse.

Chris Delforce - Founder and Executive Director, Farm Transparency Project

Pledge #186
Peter
TAS

Vegan for the planet

Pledge #215
Liane
qld

Vegan for the planet, for the animals and for our health. It's a no brainer!

Pledge #80
Angie
VIC

God bless humanity and the animals. Peace love and light for all.

Pledge #340
Bec
QLD

For the animals and our planet (our home), vegan forever.

Pledge #111
Monika
WA

I oppose all cruelty to animals. As a vegan I'll promote kindness and compassion with every living creature wherever I can.

Pledge #184
Michael
VIC

I'm vegan for life

Pledge #176
Ilona
vic

Choosing a vegan lifestyle is a promise to honour the planet, respect all living beings, and foster a healthier future for ourselves and generations to come.

Pledge #58
Mark
VIC

Vegan for the planet, health and the animals.

Pledge #173
Helen
NT

I promise to always be vegan for our precious animal friends. Ahimsa

Pledge #283
Evan
vic

I became vegan for a healthier life and to save animals and the environment.

Pledge #35
Jules
vic

Vegan for life because it makes perfect sense for all of us.

Pledge #28
Lene
NSW

The film 'Gamechangers' changed my life. I finally see that we are all here together side by side.

Pledge #360
Bruna
NSW

I simply just can't understand why we harm other animals so much. I'm vegan for them. It is too cruel what humans have been doing to other species.

Pledge #267
William
SA

I am vegan for the animals. End speciesism. End welfarism. End false animal advocacy.

Pledge #218
Rachael
nsw

Veganism is the most practical and empowering way to live peacefully and cause as little harm as possible. Plus, it feels great to actually do something meaningful to create a better world for all (and especially animals)!

Pledge #3
Robyn
QLD

Humans aren't better than other sentient beings. Hence vegan.

Pledge #358
Darryl
SA

I affirm that I will always be vegan and a voice for the animals.

Pledge #217
Jing
NSW

Vegan for animals and for our mother earth 365 days, everyday. When you know the truth about animal cruelty, there is no way you will reverse your diet back to eating animal products. Being compassionate and kind!

Pledge #230
Pece
vic

Vegan, so that my children, and their children can live in a kind future, free from harming animals, humanity, and the planet. A better world is around the corner, and we will be a part of this.

Pledge #83
Sarah
QLD

Animals have the right not to be exploited.

Pledge #347
Ken
qld

I believe that all animals have a right to exist free from exploitation from humans.

Pledge #9
Joanne
VIC

For the animals

Pledge #94
Susan
QLD

I will do my utmost to never use animal products, promote a happy, healthy vegan lifestyle to others, sign petitions, make submissions and treat all animals with the respect they deserve.

Pledge #142
Helen
QLD

I will work in small ways every day to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Pledge #293
Caroline
QLD

I am, and always will be, vegan for the animals. This world is their world just as much as it is for humans. Equal rights for animals. The right to be respected not exploited.

Pledge #239
Corey
vic

All animals have the right to live free from human exploitation.

Pledge #22
Jennifer
wa

Vegan for the planet and the animals and for life.

Pledge #69
Mark
nsw

Vegan for life!

Pledge #93
Francine
ACT

Vegan for the animals. We need to be a voice for animals as they are powerless to the system

Pledge #212
Tessa
VIC

I have not eaten meat since 1984 and have been vegan since 1 January 2017. I will remain proudly vegan for the rest of my life. All sentient lives matter! As well as following a vegan diet, I'll check all purchases to avoid animal ingredients and any testing.

Pledge #338
Shane
VIC

Genuine vegan since 2008, it should have been sooner.

Pledge #246
Carolyn
VIC

We are all vegan in our hearts anyway!

Pledge #171
Louise
QLD

I pledge that my actions and the way I live my life will never knowingly harm any animal and to always stand up for animal rights.

Pledge #225
Michelle
QLD

I pledge to all of the above. Vegan for life

Pledge #260
Victoria
QLD

I promise to continue my journey of loving, caring, and fighting for animals and their rights until the end of my days.

Pledge #106
Karen
WA

I pledge to be vegan for life.

Pledge #367
Richelle
NSW

Choosing not to eat animals was such an obvious choice for me when I learned of the environmental benefits too.

Pledge #101
Shaun
QLD

I am vegan for the animals

Pledge #309
Fiona
NSW

As a vegan, I will always fight and advocate for the rights of all beings.

Pledge #219
Loren
NSW

Vegan for 30 years thanks to Dr Neal Barnard lecturing in Sydney and vegetarian for 8 years before. This helps save animals from abuse, helps the planet to retain a liveable climate and potentially maximises human health - so it's win-win-win!

Pledge #370
Tim
vic

Vegan for peace, justice and liberation. Vegan for life in solidarity with all other animals ✊

Pledge #13
Lulu
WA

As an almost lifelong vegan, along with my kids and grandkids I will continue this legacy long after I am gone.

Pledge #203
Maggie
WA

I pledge as above, that I will always live a wholly vegan lifestyle and will do what I can to promote veganism and animal rights.

Pledge #285
Katie
vic

For the animals. Always.

Pledge #34
Zaley
nsw

I promise to live with causing no harm to any living animal - practicing and living by the vow of ahimsa.

Pledge #42
Gavin
VIC

Vegan for life

Pledge #196
Jacquie
SA

For the animals

Pledge #195
Debbie
NSW

Thank you for everything you do. Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #207
Michelle
NSW

Social worker - because everyone matters.
Vegan - same reason.

Michelle Gravolin - CEO, Vegan NSW

Pledge #236
Danica
wa

I am proud to be vegan and i promise to do all i can to help end the exploitation of animals.

Pledge #54
Alison
NSW

If we could live our lives happily and healthily without harming others... Why wouldn't we?

Pledge #357
Donn
TAS

I will never knowingly do anything directly or indirectly to cause preventable harm to any animal.

Pledge #164
Martin
QLD

I recently realised how much better I feel both physically and mentally after becoming vegan. It is also a cheaper way of living and there is a huge range of delicious foods available for vegans. I pledge to avoid animal products for good. 🙂

Pledge #349
Sam
QLD

12 years vegan. Happier, healthier and my life doesn't cause harm

Pledge #252
Sarah
vic

Being vegan means I can live peacefully in alignment with my values.

Pledge #43
Anna
NSW

I pledge to see the human in animals and animal in humans as ultimately we're all equal. Being able to see it and embrace it with my heart has been an unintended but absolutely eye-opening gift.

Pledge #211
Richard
NSW

I have finally awoken and my only regret is that it took so long.

Pledge #95
Kathryn
NSW

The best decision I have ever made. I only wish I made it sooner.

Pledge #278
Julie
WA

I enter my pledge in being vegan.

Pledge #273
Kerry
VIC

All lives are important. It is our responsibility to cause no harm, because we can.

Pledge #133
Lefki
vic

Vegan = love, respect and value all life.

Pledge #55
Thomas
VIC

Animals are friends, not food.

Pledge #122
Yamin
NSW

I will remain vegan for the animals we share this planet with. It's time for humanity to progress. We no longer need to cause suffering in order for us to survive.

Pledge #188
Cooper
NSW

Vegan since may 2021 and counting. Love for all animals since then

Pledge #299
Jim
VIC

I am proud to live a vegan life with the full belief that all sentient beings have a right to live with no discrimination.

Pledge #300
Heather
NSW

I pledge to continue my vegan lifestyle for as long as I live.

Pledge #245
Alfred
vic

We operate a vegan food truck called Classica The Great Foodini and we make 100% sure that no products derived from animals are used to make our products.

Pledge #24
Darshan
VIC

I'll always be vegan, for the rest of my life. I plan to do a great deal in the future to bring about a better life for all animals on our beautiful planet.

Pledge #348
Amanda
SA

I promise to be guided by compassion and awareness; to value the life of all beings and be an advocate for life for those who are without a voice.

Pledge #112
Jacob
NSW

Veganism is the ethical principle to minimise suffering. This presupposes the continual education of inner workings of exploitative systems, and being held accountable for the impact of choices made. I pledge to uphold these values as long as I live.

Pledge #270
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