Paulina Siemieniec

Hira Jaleel, a lawyer from Pakistan passionate about animal rights, joins Paulina Siemieniec, a PhD student exploring animal ethics and politics. They reflect on crucial themes from the season, tackling the legal classifications of animals as property versus sentient beings. The duo discusses global disparities in animal rights, particularly the contrasting approaches of Western nations and the Global South. Their conversation emphasizes the interconnected nature of human and animal oppression, advocating for a more nuanced legal framework that enhances animal welfare.