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World Day For Animals In Laboratories
Laboratory rat
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.
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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