Animal welfare is a worldwide matter
We are a federation of 50+ 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.
What’s been happening
Extension in pandemic agreement talks: A last push for global health and animal welfare
In the last two weeks of March, the International Negotiation Body (INB) tasked with forging an international agreement for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, met for the ninth time. This session was expected to be …
NGOs unite in a call for transformative action for animal welfare at the 2024 HLPF
“Without urgent, transformative, and bold policy action, human, animal and environmental health and well-being face a catastrophic future” stated the NGO Major Group in its recommendations for the 2024 session of the High-Level Political Forum …
New allies in animal welfare
On 11 March 2024, the World Federation for Animals welcomed six new members, each bringing valuable expertise from conservation, animal law, and international trade to next-gen materials, enhancing our collective knowledge alongside our current members. …
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.
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.
