Why you should sign

The Universal Declaration is an agreement among people and nations to recognise that animals are sentient beings and can suffer, to respect their welfare needs, and to end animal cruelty - for good.

By signing the Declaration you are helping to establish the world's first international agreement on animal welfare.

The final destination for the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare will be the General Assembly of the United Nations.

View the draft Declaration text here (PDF)
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