Action for Primates campaigns on behalf of non-human primates. Despite their status as our closest living biological relatives, non-human primates continue to suffer and be exploited by people across the globe, whether in their native habitat, in trade and transportation, in research laboratories, in private homes, in zoos, as entertainment, or as food and body parts.
Action for Primates can be a focal point for individuals and groups committed to and involved in primate campaigning around the world; an opportunity to exchange information and news, support campaigns and circulate action alerts. We want to raise awareness and encourage people to take action on behalf of primates everywhere.
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We use the term primates to refer to non-human primates. Further, although we are in principle opposed to any primate being held in captivity, we know that some individuals who are rescued from private homes, laboratories, zoos and other captive situations cannot be rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitat. We support these individuals being cared for by genuine sanctuaries, in as close to natural conditions as feasible for their entire lives, and not being exploited in any way.
Action for Primates recognises that all animals, not just non-human primates, deserve respect and protection from harm by people.