From August 27-30, the city of Brasilia will host a major event in the area of animal rights: the IV World Congress of Bioethics and Animal Rights, organized by the Animal Abolitionist Institute.

The event has become a reference in the area and brings experts from Brazil and the world for discussions. This year, among the highlights, are the presence of Steven Wise, a North-American lawyer who is in fighting for the defense of the right of Habeas Corpus for the great apes, and the speech of the Minister Benjamin Herman, of Brazilian higher Court, on Environment and Animals. In 2008, the Minister interrupted the trial of an application for Habeas Corpus, for a more thorough examination, for two chimpanzees living in one of the sanctuaries affiliated to GAP.

GAP project will attend the event with Selma Mandruca, president of GAP Brazil, who will participate in the New Issues of Bioethics table on August 28.

Check out more information and the complete schedule at:

http://www.abolicionismoanimal.org.br/cmbde_congresso.php?cod=31