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African leaders back new Wildlife for Climate Declaration ahead of COP31: recognising urgent need for wildlife protection for sake of climate

At an official side event hosted by World Federation for Animals (WFA) at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Ambassador Tadeous T Chifamba speaking on behalf of...
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World Federation for Animals joins the WHO Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has this week been welcomed onto the World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). WFA joins representatives...
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UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) publishes recommendations for integrating animal welfare

A new policy briefing paper has been released today by the AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP), ‘Embedding animal welfare in the IPEA mandate: a One Health imperative for curbing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)’. The brief has been developed by...
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Landmark FAO resolution on antimicrobial use in agrifood systems welcomed by the World Federation for Animals

WFA welcomes a new FAO resolution tackling antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems, calling for better animal health, reduced misuse and a One Health...
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World Federation for Animals launches groundbreaking Animals for Climate Action tool at COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan – The World Federation for Animals today launched at COP29 the Animals for ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Lavande at sunset at GroinGroin refuge in France. Lavande and her two sisters Capucine and Violette were rescued as piglets from an industrial farm in 2015. GroinGroin was called by one of the farm employees to rescue their mother, Fleur as she had a broken leg and a bad infection. Unfortunately, Fleur's infection was too severe and she didn't survive. The three siblings, who are now 7 years old, are living their best life at the sanctuary.

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WFA champions animal welfare for sustainable development

At the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the World Federation for Animals (WFA) ...
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One year on since historic United Nations Animal Welfare Resolution

March 2nd, 2023 – The World Federation for Animals (WFA), representing 48 global animal protection organisations, ...
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A collective strategy to achieve global impact for animals by 2030

As members of the World Federation for Animals (WFA), leading animal protection organisations from across ...
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Historic UN resolution recognizes animal welfare’s role in sustainability

World Federation for AnimalsAfrican Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal ResourcesAfrica Network for Animal Welfare____________________________________________________________ Member ...
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