Antinatalism International (ANI) is the world’s first explicitly anti-procreative international organisation. Founded in the summer of 2020 by a committed group of antinatalists (see Board of Directors below), ANI was established to help facilitate the entrance of antinatalist philosophy into the mainstream consciousness of society. ANI recognises the complexity of, and diversity of thought within the antinatalist community and as such does not act to be a spokesperson for the community, but hopes to facilitate the antinatalist community to become a stronger spokesperson for itself.
To be truly international, ANI will work to engage people from all regions and cultures of the world, breaking down language barriers in order to fully bring together anti-procreative thinkers of all stripes. Antinatalism is, at its core, the final civil rights movement: the right to not be brought into existence without consent, and it will need efforts from all corners of the globe to be fully realised.
Our Objectives
How we want to contribute to furthering anti-procreative thought
Resources & Education
Creating resources, and making existing resources more accessible (e.g. through translation), to benefit the antinatalist community and further outreach efforts in wider society.
Combating Stigma
Combating stigmas that surrounds antinatalism, being childfree or childless, the right to die, abortion, voluntary sterilisation, extinction via voluntary non-procreation and other viewpoints related to anti-procreative philosophy.
Normalising Antinatalism
Normalising and increasing awareness of antinatalism in mainstream society.
Strengthening Our Community
Helping to build and grow the global anti-procreative community and connecting those in with different perspectives.
Securing Dignity & Guardianship
Engaging in the wider effort to secure a basic dignity for individuals – both human and non-human – in life and death; this would include the right to die and the practice of non-exploitive, ethical adoption practices that centre around addressing the needs of the adopted, rather than the adopting.
Making Non-procreation More Accessible
Working to make non-procreation more practically accessible and supporting the use of birth prevention methods (e.g. increasing access to contraception, sterilisation services and abortion).
Study & Research
Conducting, or helping to facilitate, research into issues pertaining to non-procreation and antinatalism.
Opposing Assisted Reproduction Methods
Opposing the creation of, or the continuation of existing, assisted reproduction technologies and methods.
Discussing Extinction
Generating conversation around voluntary, ethical and balanced extinction.
Opposing the Breeding of Other Species
Opposing the breeding of sentient beings in other species.
Our Values
We encompass all forms of anti-procreative thought.
We condemn violence towards anybody. The only way to guarantee someone not to fall victim of violence is not create them.
We value people of all types, including, but not limited to, those of different races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, sexes, disabilities and age.
We seek to model the fairness and justice that we want to see in the world, and for everyone.
We recognise the need to work collaboratively with like-minded individuals and organisations.
We act to facilitate the growth of anti-procreative groups around the world in an autonomous and democratic manner.
We have no affiliation with any political ideology or party.
The Founders
Meet the people that set up Antinatalism International
Anugraha Kumar
Anugraha is a minimalist, passionate about promoting sustainability and dignity. He strives to mobilise and enlighten humans to use their evolved intelligence responsibly and productively to minimise the suffering of all beings.
Amanda Sukenick
Amanda ‘Oldphan’ Sukenick is a film-maker & sculpture residing in Chicago IL. Amanda has been steadily producing antinatalist multi-media for 10 years now, including her movie The EFIList, and is now the host of, The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast.
Pratima Naik
Pratima has been at the forefront of many social justice movements in Karnataka, India. As the pioneer and co-founder of Childfree India – a national network of anti-procreative people – she hopes to create a non-procreative revolution in India.
Laith Malek Reem
Laith’s passions are antinatalism, animal rights, EFILism and is an activist promoting all of these issues through creating video content and across other mediums. Currently residing in Bolivia, his overall aim is to address the suffering of all sentient beings in existence.
Tejas
Tejas is an IT project manager by profession and an antinatalist and animal rights activist by passion. In his spare time, he chases cats and dogs to get them spayed/neutered.
