Animal welfare is a worldwide matter
We are a federation of 70+ 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
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…
Q&A: Bringing animal welfare to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
In a conversation with Austin Wallace, our International Affairs Officer, we explain how we bring animal welfare into three key UN General Assembly resolutions…
Animal welfare movement gains ground through One Health progress at HLPF 2025
At HLPF 2025, WFA advanced animal welfare as essential to achieving SDGs 3 and 14, reinforcing its role in sustainable development. The Federation co-hosted a One Health-focused…
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.
