Silvia Mantilla
As Global Policy & Communications Manager, Silvia bridges WFA’s advocacy and visibility, overseeing its engagement at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and leading the organisation’s strategic communications and outreach.
Prior to joining WFA, she spent more than twelve years with United Nations agencies and programmes, spearheading communications and partnerships that delivered high-impact campaigns on sustainable development 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.
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Silvia Mantilla
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. ...
The Federation at COP28
As we prepare for the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, our team is packing a powerful message: animal welfare is a critical piece ...
Protection from violence against animals is now explicitly part of child rights
In a very welcome development, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has adopted General Comment 26, an interpretation of the Convention on the ...
