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Animal welfare is a worldwide matter

We are a federation of 70+ NGOs working towards the recognition of animal welfare as essential for the sustainable development agenda. Our efforts focus on integrating animal welfare into international health, food, and environmental regimes and trade and development finance rules.

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Advancing animal welfare at the UN General Assembly

Each year, all 193 UN Member States come together at the General Assembly to set political direction and agree on shared language across peace and security, development…

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UNEA-7 advances on One Health, but animal welfare is still lagging

From 8–12 December 2025, governments gathered in Nairobi for the seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the world’s highest-level forum…

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2025 delivered some major wins for animals

This year has seen an unprecedented amount of achievement for animals on the international stage. As we end 2025, we have much to be proud of. Our movement has achieved…

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Amplifying the voice of trillions

We harness the collective strength of the animal protection movement to champion the interests of countless sentient beings on the global policy stage. Our pillars of impact drive meaningful change:

Transform policymakers’ mindsets to view animal welfare as a catalyst for sustainable development

Unify and empower animal protection NGOs to be one powerful force in international fora.

Forge an effective Federation with a representative, engaged, and influential membership, driving meaningful change.

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Helping animals around the world

Our members (●) are at the heart of this movement, representing the diverse interests and perspectives that shape our approach on a global scale. Our regional networks (●) garner additional support, ensuring that our voice in international fora is truly representative. Together, we are committed to achieving global impact for animals.

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