The Campaign

The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare will be an agreement among people and between nations to recognize the sentience of animals, respect their welfare needs and bring an end to animal cruelty.

We seek 10 million signatures to let the governments of the world know we are serious about achieving a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare at the United Nations.

• Copy of draft Declaration text (PDF) >>

The achievement of this Declaration would be a groundbreaking step towards improvements for animals all around the world by:

1. Encouraging governments to improve their national animal welfare legislation
2. Providing a basis for animal welfare legislation in countries where it does not already exist
3. Improving public awareness of the importance of animal welfare

Over a billion people directly rely on animals around the world for their livelihoods. People rely on animals' companionship as well, and in many cases animals are considered part of the family.

For a global problem you need a global solution. Agreement on the importance of an issue affects people's attitudes, and people's attitudes affect their actions.

A Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare would have a real, long-term impact on the welfare of billions of animals worldwide.
Please takethe time to sign the petition.

Please take the time to sign the petition.