Connections between animal ethics and the protection of human rights within the framework of the sustainable development goals
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https://doi.org/10.20318/universitas.2025.9588Keywords:
human rights, animalism, animal ethics, animality, veganismAbstract
This article aims to highlight the connections between animal ethics and the protection of human rights around the Sustainable Development Goals. The arguments are based on three points: (1) Lives, climate change, and sustainability; (2) Food, health, and well-being; and (3) Justice, peace, and coexistence. This paper suggests that protecting some human rights requires abandoning any manifestation of the logic of domination, especially when it comes to other animals. Furthermore, scientific evidence shows that animal exploitation has negative consequences not only for other animals but also for humans, leading to poorer environmental and health outcomes. Contrary to popular belief, animal ethics may be compatible with human rights discourse.
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