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Jul 26, 2010

140,000 people, 120 countries, 1 message: Ban bullfighting now

WSPA has handed over a letter expressing international support for the ILP in Catalonia, to Ernest Benach, the President of the Catalonian Parliament. The letter has been signed by over 140,000 supporters from 120 countries, calling for an end to bullfighting in Catalonia.

Jul 23, 2010

Mounting international support as Catalonia considers abolishing bullfighting

Days before the Catalonian Parliament votes on whether to end bullfighting in Catalonia, national and international support calling for the abolition of bullfighting is intensifying.

Jul 13, 2010

Haiti: A six month update

Thanks to generous donations from WSPA supporters, our disaster management team – as part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) – has made great strides in providing disaster relief to the animals and people of Haiti during the past six months.

Jun 28, 2010

A week that brought both losses and hope for the whales

As the 62nd annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) comes to an end, WSPA's Marine Mammal Programmes Manager, Joanna Toole, reflects over this year's meeting.

Jun 25, 2010

Tragic day for humpback whales

The IWC has buckled under pressure, giving Greenland permission to kill 9 humpback whales each year

Jun 24, 2010

Whale welfare put on the table at the IWC

Animal welfare was put firmly on the table at this year’s meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Championed by the UK delegation and further highlighted by Norwegian animal groups, the concern for whale welfare was met with great support.