Call for universal compassion across species


DECEMBER 10 is widely recognised as Human Rights Day. But a lesser-known fact is that Dec 10 is also observed as International Animal Rights Day.

On this day, activists highlight that the same principles of dignity, freedom and protection from cruelty that apply to humans should also apply to animals.

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