Tag: Animal Justice

Climate rights protest with young activists holding signs advocating for system change and environmental justice.

The Politics of Rights: From Women to the Planet

By redefining vulnerability as dignity, we must expand the notion of rights…

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Debra Bergoffen

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The image shows two foxes being carried on the backs of two people. These foxes were rescued from Ukrainian fur farms, highlighting a significant issue regarding the ethical treatment of animals. In discussing the interconnection of human and animal rights, we can use the "One Rights" framework. This approach combines principles of human rights and animal rights, advocating for the welfare and rights of all beings, irrespective of species. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of all life forms and argues for the extension of ethical considerations typically reserved for humans to all animals. This perspective is essential in cases like these, where the exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, such as fur farming, raises serious moral and ethical concerns. The One Rights framework supports the notion that humans have a responsibility to protect and respect the lives of animals, aligning with broader ethical principles of fairness, compassion, and respect for life.

Environment & Animals

One Rights: Integrating Human and Animal Rights

The One Rights paradigm offers a transformative approach to justice, emphasizing the…

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March for animal rights and human rights, understood as one shared struggle.

Environment & Animals

Ethical and Practical Arguments for Animal Rights

By adopting a framework that encompasses both human and animal rights, we…

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Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.

Environment & Animals

Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons

The shift towards recognizing transspecies rights challenges us to extend ethical considerations…

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