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Humans are not the only animals entitled to recognition and protection of their fundamental rights.

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Mission

The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States dedicated solely to securing rights for nonhuman animals.

We work to achieve our mission in three key ways:

Litigation

Filing groundbreaking lawsuits to recognize and protect nonhuman animals’ fundamental rights.

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Legislation

Working with local governments to enact the world’s nonhuman animal rights laws. Stay tuned for more info!

Education

Raising awareness of the importance of and legal basis for nonhuman animal rights and providing resources to empower people to join the fight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Court Case

Hearing Scheduled for Earth Day in Connecticut Elephant Rights Case

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Press

An Elephant's Personhood on Trial

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Progress

Vote on Primate Rights

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Court Case

Motion Filed in Happy Elephant Rights Case

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“
We are on the cusp of changing the legal relationship between nonhuman animals and humans. The time is now to push even harder, as hard as we can. And keep pushing until we win.
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- NhRP President Steven M. Wise

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Step 3:
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Step 5:
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