The Animal Justice Party stands for peace, justice and compassion for all beings, human and non-human alike. Guided by our core values of Kindness, Equality, Rationality and Non-Violence, we are deeply concerned by the suffering caused by warfare.

The AJP supports Australia's ongoing commitment to both the Geneva Conventions, International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ). We support the full application of international humanitarian and human rights law. We recognise the authority of international bodies such as the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ) to investigate and prosecute those responsible for breaches of these laws. Justice and accountability must not be selective; they are the foundation of any peaceful and lawful global order. 

We condemn all acts of warfare that harm civilian lives, including the deliberate withholding of food, water, medical supplies and essential services, genocide, ethnic cleansing, killing of humanitarian aides and journalists, taking hostages, torture, rape, imprisonment, attacking civilians, using child soldiers and indiscriminate weapons like cluster munitions, chemical and nuclear weapons. The use of such methods of warfare is inhumane, unlawful under international conventions and must be unequivocally rejected.

Wars and military blockades cause profound trauma and loss - not only for people but also for animals, who are too often the forgotten victims of conflict. From abandoned companion animals to displaced wildlife and animals used in military operations, the suffering is immense and largely unseen.

We also acknowledge and commend the courage of humanitarian and animal protection organisations operating in crisis zones. Their acts of compassion, often carried out under great personal risk, are reminders that humanity and empathy can endure even in the darkest of times.

In line with our commitment to a kinder world, the AJP will continue to advocate for peace, diplomacy and the protection of all sentient beings impacted by war.

First published: July 2025, Amended Sept 2025