This paper deals with the issue of relationship between humans and animals in past, from prehistory to present day, lays special emphasis on ideas, goals, achievements organization for protection animal rights PETA (People Ethical Treatment Animals). As people themselves do not problematize their behavior towards animals, there are organizations that try point out greatest problems inhumane tre...

traditional knowledge is commercialized without due respect for the cultural and economic interests of the communities in which it originates. at the same time, and often, no share of the returns from its exploitation is conceded to the communities, which have developed and maintained it. today, traditional knowledge is valuable economic and cultural assets within the global information society...

the constant increase of counterfeiting and piracy and the negative impact on trade, public health and safety in both developing and developed economies make the combat against this phenomenon a formidable challenge for all wto members. the trips agreement contains a comprehensive chapter on enforcement in part iii and special requirements related to border measures detailed in section 4, thus ...

Mail-in surveys were distributed to animal activists attending the 1996 March for the Animals. Age and gender demographic characteristics of the 209 activists who participated in the study were similar to those of the 1990 March for the Animals demonstrators. Most goals of the animal rights movement were judged to be moderately to critically important, although beliefs about their chances of be...

Background: Observance of human rights standards and adherence to ethical principles and foundations prevents the vulnerability of governments to foreign decisions and guarantees the independence of countries in a world where interdependence is one of its characteristics. Governments, while having legal legitimacy, must also enjoy moral legitimacy. Otherwise, international organizations and oth...