The AfA Dog and Cat Coalition (DACC) provides a centralized space to address dog and cat welfare issues in Asia by bringing together organizations of all sizes, from grassroots organizations to multinational NGOs, and fostering collaborations to allow for wider impact. DACC was established in response to conversations with different network members regarding the challenges they ... Read more
AfA CONNECT, a biennial series of free online events designed to help keep you connected to what’s happening in our network. Designed as a networking-first virtual experience, AfA Connect 2026 will bring our community together in an open, interactive online space where you can move between themed discussion rooms, share resources, and build meaningful connections. ... Read more
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
The FAO Global Conference will bring together global leaders, technical experts, partners and stakeholders to accelerate the practical application of One Health across agrifood systems.
Report It! Week is a week-long global digital movement led by the members of the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC), calling on social media users across the globe, from animal protection workers and social media staff to everyday social media users, to take a stand against online animal cruelty.
In accordance with General Assembly resolution 79/333, the high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response will be convened by the President of the Assembly on Friday, 25 September at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The overall theme of the high-level meeting will be fostering a multilateral and intergenerational approach to prevent, prepare for and ... Read more
The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) will convene in Hobart, Australia. The International Whaling Commission was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which was signed in Washington D.C., US, on 2 December 1946. The preamble to the Convention states that its purpose is to provide for the proper ... Read more
After five remarkable years, we're not just moving forward — we're building bridges to new horizons for animals worldwide. This 2nd WFA General Assembly will bring together our Federation members to connect, collaborate, and chart the future of our movement.
Asia Farm Animal Day (AFAD), celebrated annually on October 10, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of farmed animals across Asia. AFAD highlights the efforts of advocates and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals in the region and encourages the public to learn about and support these important ... Read more
Explore the World Health Summit 2026 program, featuring 75+ sessions and more than 400 speakers from politics, science, civil society, and the private sector. The program provides a framework for discussions on global health priorities, policy approaches, new evidence, and opportunities for cooperation.
The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment. Bringing together all stakeholders, it serves as a dynamic space for turning ideas into actions, scaling solutions and forging synergistic partnerships. By uniting diverse voices and fostering cross-sectoral and ... Read more
In June 2023, the AfA Farm Animal Coalition (FAC) hosted its first Regional Event in Viet Nam, followed by events taking place in 4 other countries, including Japan (2024), the Philippines (2024), India (2025) and Indonesia (2025). These in-person gatherings, organized in collaboration with local partners, have proven invaluable in uniting local and regional organizations. ... Read more
Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council
Accredited Observer to the UN Environment Programme
Observer to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Observer to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Committee on Agriculture
Observer to Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock guiding group
Observer to the Convention on Biological Diversity
