The Great Apes Project

The Great Apes Project is an international initiative that advocates for the rights and welfare of the great apes—chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans. It aims to recognize these animals as beings deserving of legal rights, similar to humans, due to their advanced cognitive abilities and emotional complexity. The project promotes their protection from exploitation, captivity, and harm, highlighting the moral responsibility humans have towards these closely related species. By raising awareness and pushing for changes in laws, the initiative seeks to improve the lives of great apes globally and ensure their conservation in the wild.