Dear John,

The Nonhuman Rights Project applauds a decision issued today by the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan that “without any hesitation” affirms the rights of nonhuman animals and specifically orders the release to sanctuary of an Asian elephant named Kaavan held in solitary confinement at the Marghazar Zoo. Learn more here. As NhRP Executive Director Kevin Schneider says, “The bold step forward [Chief Justice Athar Minallah] has taken on behalf of oppressed nonhuman beings like Kaavan is laudable, as is the persistence of Kaavan’s advocates who’ve fought so tirelessly for him. We look forward to bringing this decision to the attention of the New York and Connecticut courts as we urge them to recognize our elephant clients’ Happy and Minnie’s right to liberty.”

Thank you once again for being part of the global fight for nonhuman rights. We’ll be in touch again soon with further updates!

Lauren Choplin
Communications Director, the NhRP