10 December sees the thirteenth annual International
Animal Rights Day (IARD), where animal advocates will hold
ceremonies, vigils and other events to commemorate the innocent animal
victims of human tyranny and call for recognition of their rights to
life, liberty and natural enjoyment.
We are at a crucial stage in the
historic struggle for justice for animals. On the one hand, public
concern for the wellbeing of animals continues to grow. However, on the
other hand, disturbing dangers to animals are constantly emerging.
Earlier this year, we commissioned a
YouGov opinion poll which revealed that an overwhelming 87% of the
British public believe that the way we treat animals is an important
measure of the state of our society. People increasingly recognise that
animals deserve justice and compassion, yet they are under threat from
new forms of abuse such as the proposed intensive ‘megadairies’ and the
unpopular and unscientific badger ‘cull’. To save animals from this
looming cruelty and turn ethics into action for animals, it is essential
that we seek to establish basic legal rights to ensure animals are
treated with respect. That is why Uncaged is spearheading International
Animal Rights Day.
The unique promise of IARD is that it is
the only global event that directly conveys the compelling message of
animal rights - the principle that underpins the movement which I
believe demonstrates the very best of humankind.
Advance notices of IARD events are now
coming in thick and fast! UK IARD events so far:
Edinburgh, Enfield, West Wickham (Kent),
Dundee, Swansea (tbc), Totnes, Truro, Leek (tbc), Taunton, Hampstead,
Guildford, Plymouth, Stoke, Bradford, Central London (x2), East Dulwich
(South London), Liverpool, Bodmin, Glasgow (tbc), Leicester, Bristol, Sheffield (tbc). Please note that
Sheffield Animal Friends are also organising a Free Vegan Food Fayre on 4
December from 11am – 4pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 10 St. James
Street, Sheffield S1 2EW!
Outside the UK we are being joined by
campaigners in countries such as South Africa, Bahrain, Netherlands,
Pakistan, Croatia, Canada, Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, Italy, France,
Ireland, Argentina and Spain!
Please contact me at dan@uncaged.co.uk if you would
like more information about these. If you haven't got in touch about
your IARD event, please do so asap so we can spread the word.
Can't make it to an IARD vigil this
year? It would really help if you could make a special animal
rights donation to Uncaged as your contribution to our just
cause.
With best wishes
Dr Dan Lyons, Director, Uncaged
www.uncaged.co.uk
www.uncaged.co.uk
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