Voice for the voiceless: Advocacy for amplifying unheard animal voices | Bushra Tupke | TEDxILSLaw
Bushra envisions a society where legal frameworks and ethical practices work in harmony to protect animal rights. By blending her legal knowledge, rescue experience, and policy advocacy, she strives to create a humane, legally compliant, and compassionate environment where animals and humans coexist peacefully.
Today, Bushra will be voicing for the voiceless. She will be emphasizing on how simple acts of humanity when combined with legal protection can be a step ahead for a change. Voicing for animals is not just an act of compassion; it is a catalyst of change.
Bushra Tupke, a 22-year-old IV BALLB student, is a passionate advocate for animal welfare with nine years of experience in rescue work, legal advocacy, and policy reform. As a core member of the ILS Environmental and Animal Law Cell and the Legal Operations Team at SAS India, she handles legal interventions, drafts petitions, and collaborates with authorities on animal protection.
She also leads adoption initiatives, conducts awareness campaigns, and promotes responsible pet ownership. A national-level athlete in Roller and Ice Hockey, she combines legal expertise with activism to create a humane and legally compliant environment for animals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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