CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
World Day against Speciesism – Observed on June 05
- World Day against Speciesismis marked on June 5 every year, to stop discrimination based on species membership.
- The term “speciesism” refers to the assignment of different rights, values, or special consideration to individuals solely onthe basis of their species.
- Initiated by animal rights advocates, its main goal is to remind people that speciesism, like racism or sexism, has no place in a civilized society.
