Declaration of
The Rights of Animals
That we share the Earth with other creatures great and small;
That many of these animals experience pleasure and pain;
That these animals deserve our just treatment; and
That these animals are unable to speak for themselves.
Where Do Therefore Declare
That These Animals
HAVE THE RIGHT to live free from human exploitation,
whether in the name of science or sport, exhibition or service,
food or fashion;
HAVE THE RIGHT to live in harmony with their nature
rather than according to human desires; and
HAVE THE RIGHT to live on a healthy planet.
Adopted and Proclaimed
on This, The Tenth Day of June 1990,
In Washington, D.C.
