Rector of Aksaray University (ASU) Dr. Yusuf Sahin, animal rights as third generation rights agenda in recent years that found in Turkey, said that it was extremely important win.

- Legal Regulations, Responsibilities, Historical Process… -

Organized with the cooperation of ASU and Aksaray Animal Rights Protection Association (AKHAYKOR) and with the support of different institutions, the “Stray Animals Protection Panel” focused on legal regulations related to stray animals, current issues, responsibilities and historical process. Speaking at the opening of the event ASU Rector. Dr. Yusuf Şahin said that when we look at the Human Rights Theory, there is a bet called “Rights ve and this is a distinction between the first, second and third generations. Pointing out that the concept of animal rights is considered among the third generation rights, Şahin said, “In order for third generation rights to be meaningful, per capita income is expected to rise above a certain level in each country. There are issues such as culture and the environment that one can care about after meeting some basic needs. Of course, protecting animals is not only related to the development of income level, but it is necessary to know that there is a relationship between such issues and the increase in per capita income in the world. Environment, culture, animal rights olmayan These issues, which had not been on the agenda before, have become more and more intensified in our country. This is a big gain. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the organization of the panel. ”

- The Environment is increasingly Mechanicalized and Restricted -

After the speech of Buğrahan Arıkaya, President of ASU Animal Protection Society, the panel was started. Panel Manager ASU Faculty Member Assoc. Dr. Hikmet Ün stated that the Law on the Protection of Animal Rights came into force in 2004 and there were some problems in the process. “Therefore, studies are being carried out to update the existing law. It is not only the law that overcomes the problems related to this issue. Everyone has duty here. Burada Lawyer Yakup Zengin, speaking on behalf of the Aksaray Animal Rights Association, said that the environment and other living things have been neglected. Aks Earlier there were eagles, hawks, falcons in Aksaray skies; snakes in the fields. Those who went to the countryside in the villages would meet all kinds of animals and tell them with excitement on their return. We cannot see these today Zengin said Zengin, noting that there is a brutal development and agricultural understanding. Yakup Zengin said that the environment is becoming more and more mechanized and restricted, and he continued to draw attention to issues such as animal rights law, international foundations, practices and the purpose of the law.

- Perspective Shaped in Historical Process -

On behalf of the Municipality of Aksaray, Veterinary Affairs Director Murat Çoban made a short speech and talked about their activities for street animals. The closing speech of the panel was given by Asst. Assoc. Dr. Gökhan Aslım realized it. Stating that animal-human unity has existed since the beginning of civilization, Aslım said, hayvan For many economic and social purposes, animals have been domesticated in the historical process. Throughout history, the animal itself, its status, attitudes and behaviors against it have been shaped by religion, culture, traditions and politics. Attitudes and behaviors have changed over the years depending on new scientific knowledge, urbanization process, rising living standards and personal experiences. ” Aslım said that the meanings attributed to animals in the process are the determinants of the point of view towards him. Diğer Other living things are getting more and more damaged because they cannot speak and cannot say what they want. The person who thinks that the world owns it alone can only cling to life with the preservation of nature. Ignoring this fact is the greatest harm that can be done by people. ”

AKHAYKOR President Hüseyin Bilir also attended the event, the participation documents were presented. The panel was followed by academics and students.