# Human Rights For Apes Chimp To Be Declared Human By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-rights-for-apes-chimp-to-be-declared-human References: [cnewsnoe](http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Science/2007/05/04/4154637-ap.html) & [greatapeproject.org](http://www.greatapeproject.org) Animal rights activists are pushing for human rights to be granted to apes... and especially to one chimp in particular named Hiasl. There motives are good - they want to ensure that [apes like Hiasl are kept safe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/congo-falls) and well-provided for. Indeed, the way that apes have been treated in the name of science is appalling. But whether apes will actually be granted human rights is definitely a stretch and it will be interesting to see how this one plays out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal Rights Activism:** Exploring the push to grant human rights to apes and improve their welfare. - **Ethical Treatment of Animals:** Advocating for better treatment of apes and ending cruel experiments on them. - **Legal Recognition of Ape Rights:** Examining the controversial debate surrounding the potential granting of human rights to apes. ### Where This Applies - **Animal Rights Organizations:** Opportunity for organizations to support the legal recognition of ape rights. - **Biomedical Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to find humane alternatives to using apes in scientific experiments. - **Zoos and Sanctuaries:** Chance to lead the way in creating improved habitats and welfare standards for apes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Animal Rights Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-humane-league.md) - [Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparency-tracking-tool.md) - [Animal Welfare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lion1.md) - [Animal-Human Translation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanami.md) - [Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apptronik-apollo.md) - [Pet-Equality Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-ownership.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapebeasts.md) - [Bionic Panda Cubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan-bionic-panda-cub.md) - [Hygienic Hippo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confessions-of-moo-deng.md)