Sign the Petition Today at: http://animalsmatterusa.org/
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> The "Animals Matter to Me" petition has over 358,000 signatures but we
> still need more! WSPA launched the petition to show the United Nations
> that
> animal welfare is an important issue for people the world over.
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> This petition is one part of a comprehensive campaign to urge the United
> Nations to adopt a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. We are seeking
> a total of 10 million signatures, making it the most ambitious global
> initiative on animal welfare that has ever been attempted. This
> declaration
> would be similar to earlier initiatives on human rights and the
> environment.
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> Help us make a difference - Sign the "Animals Matter to Me" petition at:
> http://animalsmatterusa.org/
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> The adoption of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare would act as a
> catalyst for better animal welfare provisions.
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> Five UN member states - Costa Rica, Kenya, India, Czech Republic and the
> Philippines - have already formed a steering group committed to taking the
> initiative forward to the United Nations.
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> In principle, the Universal Declaration will call on the United Nations to
> recognize animals as sentient beings, capable of experiencing pain and
> suffering. The Declaration will also recognize that animal welfare is an
> issue of importance as part of the social development of nations
> worldwide.
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> Already signed the petition?
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> You can help us spread the word at:
> http://wspa-usa.org/animalsmatter/spreadtheword.cfm
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> It only takes a few seconds and it could make a difference in the way
> animals are treated all around the world.
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> To make sure you're counted toward our goal of 10 million signatures
> worldwide - go to the Animals Matter to Me website and sign the petition
> today.
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