Animal Rights & Activism
Animals hold a mirror to our humanity, reflecting our capacity for empathy, compassion, and coexistence. Animal rights is not simply about animals. It is also about us and the kind of world we create in order for all living creatures to live safely and harmoniously, enjoying peace and love. Respect for all life and the recognition that animals, like humans, are entitled to live free from harm and exploitation is critical for this to happen.
Animal Rights Websites
Humane World for Animals works locally and globally to train law enforcement and government officials on cruelty investigation and prosecution, lobbies for stronger anti-cruelty laws and helps rescue animals suffering from cruelty and neglect.
As the first national humane organization, American Humane Society is driven by a profound goal: to rescue, care for and protect animals by taking action wherever and whenever they are in need.
We are protectors, advocates, scientists and innovators — united by our unwavering commitment to a world where all animals are safe, respected and prioritized. In pursuit of this vision, American Humane Society assumes many roles and responsibilities.
The Humane League exists to end the abuse of animals raised for food. This organization has successfully influenced the world's biggest companies to do better for animals through campaigns that galvanize the public to demand change.
A world in which all animals are free from human exploitation still seems far off, but rights activists and welfare advocates can come together to make steps in the right direction. When we come together, we can fight for better protections for animals in the US and around the world.
PETA was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. PETA informs policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes kind treatment of animals. PETA is an international nonprofit charitable organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, with entities worldwide.
PETA believes that animals have rights and deserve to have their best interests taken into consideration, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, they are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives.