Norfolk, United States · Established 1980

PETA

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Animals are not ours to abuse.

(About)

The largest animal rights organisation in the world.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Norfolk, United States. Today it is an established organisation, working on animal rights, advocacy and campaigns and known within the sector for its tagline "Animals are not ours to abuse.".

The organisation currently operates in 7 countries, with major presence in United States, United Kingdom and Germany. The largest animal rights organisation in the world. Verified profiles, financials and annual reports are published on its official website at peta.org.

(Verified profile)

What the record actually says.

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Structure & mandate

PETA is headquartered in Norfolk, United States, established in 1980. See the linked official sources for full governance and finances.

Key public programmes

▸Animal rights — see official programme pages for details.
▸Advocacy — see official programme pages for details.
▸Campaigns — see official programme pages for details.

Founded

1980

Norfolk

United States

Countries of work

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(Public perception & reviews)

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(Work in the field)

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(Where we operate)

Active in 7 countries.

HQCountry of work

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United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
India
Netherlands
Australia

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