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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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COP31 Türkiye: Animals can make or break the climate response

Climate action is often linked to energy and transport. But the care that we extend to animals can also make or break the climate response…

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Reflections from CFS54: Building resilient food systems starts with animal welfare

2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Pastoralists raise livestock on open land, moving their animals with the seasons. The health and welfare…

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A call to support non-animal testing at the first conference of the UN Global Framework on Chemicals

Chemicals help us clean our homes, protect crops, develop medicines, and make everyday essential products. But how do we determine whether they could harm us or…

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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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