Universal Declaration of Animal Rights
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Transcript of Universal Declaration of Animal Rights
Animals Rights
You `ve surely heard about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But…. is there such thing as a “Declaration of Animals Rights?
Yes, there is!In September 1977, the International League for Animal Rights had a meeting at London to proclaim the Universal Declaration of Animals Rights. On this presentation we´ll take a look at each one of this14 rights.
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All animals have equal rights to exist within the context of biological equilibrium. This equality of rights does not overshadow the diversity of species and of individuals.
Article 1
Article 2
Every animal has the right to consideration, good treatment and the
protection of Man.
Animals must not be subjected to bad treatments or cruel acts. If it is necessary to kill an animal, it must be instantaneous, painless and with no
apprehension.
Article 3
Wild animals have the right to live and to reproduce in freedom in their own natural environment. The prolonged deprivation of the freedom of wild animals, hunting and fishing practised as a pastime, as well as any use of wild animals for reasons that are not vital, are contrary to this fundamental right.
Article 4
Every animal that usually lives in a domestic enviroment must live and grow to a natural rhythm for his species.
Any change to this rhythm and conditions dictated by man for mercantile purpose, is a contradiction of this law.
Article 5
Article 6
Any animal wich is dependent on Man has the right to proper sustenance and care. It must under no circunstancies be abandoned or killed unjustifiably.
Working animals must only work for a limited period and must not be worked to exhaustion. They must have adequate food
and rest.
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Article 7
Experiments on animals entailing physical or psychological suffering violate the rights of animals.
Replacement methods must be developed and systematically implemented.
Article 8
In the eventuality of an animal bred for food, it must be fed, managed, transported and killed without it being in fear or pain.
Article 9
Exhibitions, shows and films involving animals must also respect their dignity and must not include any violence whatsoever.
Article 10
Any unnecessary act involving the death of an animal, and any decision leading tu such an act, constitutes a crime against life.
Article 11
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Article 12
Any act compromising the survival of a wild species and any decision leading to such an act are tantamount to genocide, that is to say a crime against the species. The massacre of wild animals, and the pollution and destruction of biotopes are acts of genocide.
Dead animals must be treated with respect. Violent scenes, where animals are the victims, must be forbidden at the cinema and on TV, unless they are for the demonstration of animals rights.
Article 13
The specific legal status of animals and their rights must be recognized by law.
The protection and safety of animals must be represented at the level of governmental organizations.
Article 14
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