World Day Against Speciesism observed annually on June 5

Exam-focused facts from the 9 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Day Against Speciesism is an annual observance held on June 5.
The observance was initiated by animal rights advocates.
The term 'speciesism' was first used by British psychologist Richard D. Ryder.
The concept was popularised by Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer in his 1975 book 'Animal Liberation'.
The observance is supported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM).