World Day for Animals in Laboratories

April 24, Thursday

World Day for Animals in Laboratories is an annual day observed on April 24 with the aim of raising awareness about the cruelty inflicted on animals in scientific laboratories and promoting alternative research methods that do not require the use of animals.

History of the day
World Day for Animals in Laboratories was established in 1979 by the "National Anti-Vivisection Society" in the United Kingdom. This day was chosen to draw public attention to the frequency with which animals become victims of cruel experiments in scientific laboratories, and to promote more humane research methods, such as cell cultures, computer simulations, and other innovative approaches.

Objectives of the day
- Raise awareness about the use of animals in scientific research.
- Draw attention to the moral and ethical issues related to animal testing.
- Encourage the search for and implementation of alternative research methods that do not harm animals.
- Provide a better understanding of how many animals suffer in laboratories and why protecting their rights is important.

Tasks and methods
This day serves as a reminder of the importance of:
- Using methods that do not involve animals in scientific research.
- Improving the living conditions of animals involved in experiments.
- Applying international standards and laws to protect animals.
- Educating society and informing people about the issues of cruelty to animals.

How the day is celebrated
- On this day, various actions, rallies, marches, and protests against cruelty to animals in laboratories are held worldwide.
- Public events and lectures on alternative testing methods and animal rights protection are organized.
- Campaigns are launched to collect signatures in support of laws that restrict or prohibit the use of animals for testing.

World Day for Animals in Laboratories plays a key role in raising public awareness about the cruelty animals face in scientific research. This day reminds us of the importance of ethical and humane approaches in science and encourages the search for and implementation of alternatives that help reduce animal suffering. The importance of this day also lies in raising awareness about the need for changes in scientific practices to protect animal rights.

Today, an increasing number of organizations, scientists, and activists support the idea of minimizing the use of animals in research and transitioning to more humane testing methods, which is an important step forward in the development of science and society as a whole.

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