Published: July 31, 2023
International Animal Rights Day began in 1997 when a group of animal rights activists declared that all animals are sentient beings and deserve to be treated with respect. They picked this date because it was the same date as Human Rights day and the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Resources
- Animals Have Some Legal Protections. Here’s Where They Fall Short - Grace Hussain, Sentient Media
- Activities for Kids - World Animal Protection
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