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The Declaration aims to redefine the relationship between humans and animals by asserting their intrinsic rights.

June 29, 2026Open Access

Universal Declaration of Animal Rights

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The Declaration aims to redefine the relationship between humans and animals by asserting their intrinsic rights.
Establishes principles for human-animal interactions.
Introduces the concept of 'Regulated Symbiosis' for ecological balance.
Calls for legal frameworks that protect animal rights.
All animals recognized as having intrinsic rights to exist and thrive.
Mandates that human development supports rather than harms ecological integrity.

Abstract

The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights is a groundbreaking manifesto that fundamentally redefines the relationship between humanity and the sentient inhabitants of our planet. Moving beyond traditional frameworks of 'welfare,' this Declaration asserts the intrinsic, inalienable right of all animals—from the smallest invertebrate to the greatest mammal—to exist, thrive, and remain free from human-induced suffering. By establishing the principle of 'Regulated Symbiosis,' the document mandates that human development must serve as a guardian of ecological integrity rather than a force of destruction.

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