This category investigates the human dimension of animal exploitation—how we as individuals and societies justify, sustain, or resist systems of cruelty. From cultural traditions and economic dependencies to public health and spiritual beliefs, our relationships with animals reflect the values we hold and the power structures we inhabit. The “Humans” section explores these connections, revealing how deeply intertwined our own well-being is with the lives we dominate.
We examine how meat-heavy diets, industrial farming, and global supply chains harm human nutrition, mental health, and local economies. Public health crises, food insecurity, and environmental collapse are not isolated events—they are symptoms of an unsustainable system that prioritizes profit over people and planet. At the same time, this category highlights hope and transformation: vegan families, athletes, communities, and activists who are reimagining the human-animal relationship and building more resilient, compassionate ways of living.
By confronting the ethical, cultural, and practical implications of animal use, we also face ourselves. What kind of society do we want to be part of? How do our choices reflect or betray our values? The path toward justice—for animals and for humans—is the same. Through awareness, empathy, and action, we can begin to repair the disconnection that fuels so much suffering, and move toward a more just and sustainable future.
The relationship between animal rights and human rights has long been a subject of philosophical, ethical, and legal debate. While these two areas are often treated separately, there is an emerging recognition of their profound interconnectedness. Human rights advocates and animal rights activists alike are increasingly acknowledging that the fight for justice and equality is not limited to humans but extends to all sentient beings. The shared principles of dignity, respect, and the right to live free from harm form the foundation of both movements, suggesting that the liberation of one is deeply intertwined with the liberation of the other. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirms the inherent rights of all individuals, irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, language, political beliefs, national or social background, economic status, birth, or any other condition. This landmark document was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December …