General Article What is animal rights?

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People who support animal rights recognise that all animals have an inherent worth – a value completely separate from their usefulness to humans. We believe that every being with a will to live has the right to live free from exploitation and suffering.

Here are a few ways of understanding this vibrant, exciting movement.

It’s a philosophy 

Animal rights is based on ethical and moral philosophy. It has been discussed by some of the world’s most influential thinkers, from historical figures su...

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