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Animals are awesome
World Animal Day is an opportunity to recognise animals for their intrinsic value. For all of us in the animal protection movement – and many beyond – animals are a source of wonder and inspiration. …
Key outcomes from the Summit of the Future
As global challenges intensify, world leaders gathered at the Summit of the Future to adopt transformative actions under the Pact for the Future. While ambitious in scope, the true impact on animals and environmental sustainability …
The AMR Political Declaration through an animal welfare lens
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health threats. On the 26th of September, heads of state and government representatives gathered to assess progress, identify gaps, and propose solutions to curb the …
September’s key global events: A crucial month for animal welfare
How to escape the sustainable development doldrums
World Federation for Animals expands network with five new members
Introducing animal welfare into the sustainable livestock sector transformation debate
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 to be free from hunger. Food security is a public …
Key Takeaways from WOAH’s 91st General Session
Once a year, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) hosts its World Assembly of Delegates, a time during which its standards are reviewed and updated. The WFA attended this year’s session, WOAH’s 91st General …
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 with our work and results. Yet, two distinct perceptions of …
Seven new organisations join the World Federation for Animals
World Federation for Animals at UN Climate Change Conference
WFA welcomes new leadership to champion global animal welfare
World Federation for Animals commits to elevating animal welfare in the sustainable development agenda at first-ever General Assembly
Friends in high places: how the tide turned on the donkey skin trade
by Marianne Steel, CEO, The Donkey Sanctuary for World Donkey Day, It has been almost ten years since The Donkey Sanctuary first received reports of donkeys being bought or taken from villages in Africa, only …
Animal welfare: key recommendation for addressing AMR at the UN General Assembly
The indiscriminate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials to mask the predictable emergence of infectious disease in industrial livestock systems underpins the profitability of the industrial agri-food business model. Such irresponsible use of antimicrobials is …
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 for the ninth time. This session was expected to be …
