Universal Declaration of Animal Rights

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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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-06-27
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20953139
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Environmental law and policy
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Universal Declaration of Animal Rights

Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Environmental law and policy
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Universal Declaration of Animal Rights

Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry
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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.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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