Silvia Mantilla
As WFA's Communications Manager, Silvia coordinates the implementation of the Federation's communication strategy.
With over ten years’ worth of experience leading strategic communications and partnership development efforts for various United Nations agencies and programmes, Silvia has delivered successful communication campaigns on peace and development issues across three continents.
A political scientist by education, Silvia graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia before pursuing her postgraduate studies at the Università Iuav di Venezia in Italy.
Latest articles written by
Silvia Mantilla
Animal welfare is an opportunity to increase food security
All human beings have the right to adequate food, including all the nutritional elements needed to live a healthy and active life, and the right ...
Bright spots at the UN Climate Talks
It feels strange to look back at an event that was perceived as disappointing by so many people around the world and yet feel energised ...
Seven new organisations join the World Federation for Animals
The World Federation for Animals has recently expanded its membership to include seven diverse organisations from around the globe, working in Latin America, North America, ...
World Federation for Animals commits to elevating animal welfare in the sustainable development agenda at first-ever General Assembly
Copenhagen, Denmark (May 15, 2024 ) — The World Federation for Animals (WFA), comprised of over 60 animal protection organisations from around the world, gathered ...
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 ...
UNEA-6 Resolutions: What they mean for animals
On March 1, 2024, the UN Environment Assembly at its sixth session (UNEA-6) adopted 15 resolutions important for the future of animals, humans, and the ...
World Federation for Animals highlights missed opportunities at UNEA-6
The World Federation for Animals (WFA), a coalition representing 53 non-governmental organisations globally, commends the United Nations Environment Assembly on concluding its sixth session (UNEA-6) ...
Hope amid challenges: Key outcomes & missed opportunities at COP28
The COP28 climate summit, the largest of its kind, concluded with mixed results for humans and non-human animals alike: a blend of hope and disappointment. ...
