Animal Rights Days
Animal Rights Day is a day dedicated to remembering the billions of animals who have fallen victim to human exploitation and calls for the implementation of a Universal Declaration of Animal Rights (UDAR).[1] There are several Animal Rights Days observed around the world.
International Animal Rights Day
International Animal Rights Day is observed on December 10th.[1] It coincides with International Human Rights Day.[2]
The National Animal Rights Day
The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) is an annual day observed in a growing number of countries around the world, on the first Sunday in June². It was established by the non-profit Our Planet. Theirs Too. in 2011.[3] The purpose of NARD is to give a voice to all animals and raise awareness for their rights². It's "Memorial Day" and "Independence Day" for the animals, combined².
On this day, special NARD events are held in major cities around the world, to commemorate the billions of animals who die every year by human hands, educate the public about cruelty-free, plant-based alternatives, and celebrate the progress that is being made towards ending the suffering of animals.[3]
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is an annual event on October 4th, celebrating animal rights and welfare across the globe.[4] It has been marked since 1925 with a growing international community striving to end the needless suffering of all animals.[4]
By increasing awareness and improving education worldwide, those involved are helping to create a space recognizing wild and farmed animals as sentient beings with thoughts, feelings, and individual personalities. Their welfare and treatment must reflect this.[4]
With its international reach, many people around the world celebrate World Animal Day in different ways. Businesses and individuals can give a voice to animals by celebrating World Animal Day in various ways, whether that’s through a fundraising event for charities supporting protection efforts, a goods donation drive or education sessions, there are so many options for everyone to get involved.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 International Animal Rights Day 2022 Freedom for Animals
- ↑ World Animal Day World Animal Protection
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 International Animal Rights Day Animal Ethics
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The National Animal Rights Day