Educating, mentoring, and uniting animal rights advocates globally to turn research and advocacy into legal protections for animals.

About ICARE

At the International Centre for Animal Rights and Ethics (ICARE), we envision a world where all sentient beings are recognised as individuals with inherent rights and dignity.

We are a group of Animal Rights Law academics and practitioners who provide unparalleled educational opportunities that blend theory with practical application.

Our research and advocacy activities are designed to have a wide-reaching impact, influencing legislation and ethical standards worldwide. Our focus on long-term training and network building ensures sustained advocacy and progress for animal rights.

Join us in our mission to transform the legal landscape for animals and achieve our vision of a world where animals are treated with justice and compassion!

Our Mission

Our mission is to end animal exploitation and reduce the suffering of all sentient beings caused by human actions through the universal recognition and enforcement of animals’ fundamental rights.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where all sentient beings possess legal rights, are treated with dignity, and are no longer exploited for human purposes or ‘left behind’. We believe in interspecies justice and advocate for non-anthropocentric legal systems that uphold the dignity and rights of all sentient beings. This entails recognising non-human animals as individuals with fundamental interests, needs, agency, personalities, cultures, relationships, and preferences and as subjects of lives that can fare well or poorly for themselves.

Meet the Team


  • Founder & Executive Director
    Director of Legal Research & Advocacy

    Marine is a dedicated advocate for human and animal rights, committed to driving meaningful and lasting policy change. As a PhD candidate in Global Animal Law and Researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, she pioneers the concept of 'Animal Labour Law', aiming to grant labour rights to non-human animal workers. Marine is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the open-access Journal of Animal Rights Law and the Founder and Director of the International Centre for Animal Rights and Ethics (ICARE).

    With multiple master's degrees in International Law and high honours in Animal Law and Society, Marine combines academic excellence with practical expertise. She regularly lectures on Animal Law, organises speed moot courts, and has coordinated numerous international and national academic events. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, she effectively engages diverse audiences worldwide.

    Known for her professionalism and collaborative spirit, Marine works closely with researchers and NGOs, always ready to contribute her expertise. Her publications and active participation in academic forums demonstrate her reliability and commitment to the cause.

    Through her ongoing efforts and collaborative approach, Marine strives to make a meaningful impact in the field of animal rights, contributing to positive change and advancing the recognition of fundamental legal rights for animals.


  • Legal Researcher & Lead Advisor on International Wildlife Crime

    Meganne is a lawyer, lecturer, and legal consultant who is currently a Visiting Fellow at the University of Portsmouth School of Law. Her Ph.D. research focused on the critical intersection of "International Law facing Illegal Wildlife Trade," underscoring her dedication to addressing this pressing issue.

    Specialising in wildlife trade, biodiversity conservation, and combating wildlife and forest crimes, Meganne actively contributes to both academia and real-world solutions.

    As a consultant for Legal Atlas, she provided valuable insights into legal landscapes, particularly concerning the complex realm of zoonotic diseases. Furthermore, her collaboration with the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime exposed her to the multifaceted challenges of addressing illicit wildlife trade, enriching her practical expertise in this critical field.

    As a Case Manager at the Doctoral Clinic of International Law and Human Rights of Aix-en-Provence (France), Meganne is also committed to nurturing the next generation of legal scholars and advancing ground-breaking research.

    In addition, she collaborates as an Associate of the Global Research Network Think Tank "Animals & Biodiversity Programme," working alongside peers to drive meaningful change.


  • Project Manager & Video Editor

    Catarina is passionate about animal rights and justice, and believes they are key to creating a better society for humans and non-human animals alike. She is committed to promoting animal welfare and social justice for all sentient beings.

    With her experience as a Project Manager, Catarina has developed the ability to coordinate production and facilitate the smooth run of operations behind the scenes.

    She takes pride in managing complex workflows, collaborating with specialised teams and supporting them to achieve effective results. She is excited to help projects and people succeed together towards a shared goal.


  • Social Media Content Designer & Manager

    Isabella is an undergraduate student in Environmental Studies at McGill University, learning about the environment and climate change from an intersectional lens. She has been vegan for five years and is a fierce advocate for animal rights, with dreams of working in animal rights law or policy. Alongside her passion for animals and the environment, Isabella has a creative eye and uses her skills to create informative, eye-catching content.


  • Marketing & Campaign Manager

    Lauren has been vegan for five years and lives in the UK. She is a history graduate and an alumna of the Oxford University Society for Animal Ethics. She has been published in the Journal of Animal Ethics (JAE), where she examined attitudes towards animals in seventeenth-century England. Currently, she works in Digital Marketing.


  • Legal Researcher, Animals in Disasters

    Louise is a French legal counsel with a Master’s degree in International and European Criminal Law, as well as a university degree in Animal Law. She has gained valuable experience in legal and compliance roles in France and Ireland. Driven by a strong commitment to advancing animal welfare—particularly for wildlife and farm animals—Louise is dedicated to advocating at the legal and policy levels to strengthen protections and improve welfare standards for animals worldwide.

Our Programmes

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