Articles by Peter Tatchell

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Human Rights Are Animal Rights!
Peter Tatchell - CounterPunch, 3 Apr 2017

29 Mar 2017 – Since we humans are an animal species, it is obvious that human rights are a form of animal rights; and that animal rights include – or should include – the human species. We need to recognise and accept our common animal nature. If we did that, the excuses and rationalisations for treating other species badly would fall away.

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LGBT Rights: The Global Struggle for Queer Freedom
Peter Tatchell, Global – TRANSCEND Media Service, 19 Nov 2012

Homophobic persecution and discrimination is rife in large parts of the world, and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are still not recognised or protected by international law. Nonetheless, progress towards equality is being made thanks to the defiance and bravery of activists.

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