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World Day for Laboratory Animals
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World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL; also known as World Lab Animal Day)[1] is observed every year on 24 April. The surrounding week has come to be known as "World Week for Animals In Laboratories".[2] The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) describes the day as an "international day of commemoration"[1] for animals in laboratories.
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World Day For Animals In Laboratories | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Animal rights |
Date(s) | April 24 |
Begins | April 18 |
Ends | April 24 |
Frequency | Annual |
Venue | Various locations worldwide |
Country | Global |
Years active | Since 1979 |
Inaugurated | April 24, 1979 |
Activity | Demonstrations and protests against animal research |
Leader | National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) |
World Day For Animals In Laboratories is recognized by animal rights groups and some United Nations affiliates, but it is not an official United Nations observance. |
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