Honoring Jane Goodall

Before she became one of the most influential advocates for animals and the preservation of the natural world, many people might not know that Jane Goodall had previously spent time in research labs.

What she saw changed the course of her life. That early experience revealed the reality of what animals in labs endure and ignited an unshakable conviction to create change. 

Her decision to speak out transformed primatology and the global conversation around ethics in science.

Jane showed that empathy and science can coexist, and that true progress demands both. Her voice gave others permission to question, to care, and to imagine a different way forward.

At Justify, we support those who have lived that same internal conflict—the people who have seen suffering behind closed doors and choose to speak out. Like Jane, they remind the world that real progress in science doesn’t require cruelty. It requires courage.

Her story reminds us that speaking up can change everything. 

Jane’s legacy lives on in every act of truth-telling, every step toward science without suffering, and every person brave enough to speak out so we can build a future where curiosity and compassion move forward together.

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