Bravo! Latin American nations back animals
Both nations recognise that a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) would go beyond helping animals and also benefit people – especially the world’s poorest communities – and the environment.
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The potential benefits of a UDAW, if endorsed by the UN, go beyond the end of animal suffering – good animal welfare can help people out of poverty and contribute to protecting our planet.
Fiji stands up for a world where animals matter
Fiji has joined a growing list of governments putting the spotlight on how we care for animals by supporting a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) to be endorsed by the United Nations.
Brazilian ministry backs animal welfare
The UDAW is a proposed set of principles which, if endorsed by the United Nations, will result in international recognition that animal welfare matters for animals, people, and the environment.
European Union support boosts UDAW campaign
The development of a worldwide agreement on the importance of animal care and treatment – which a WSPA-led campaign seeks to see enshrined in a Universal Declaration – would show nations that animal welfare is connected to global development issues such as food security, human health and disaster management.
Colombia moves closer to making animals matter
The Colombian Ministry of Environment has given its backing to a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare: an agreement among people and nations to recognise the importance of animal welfare.
Global reach: WSPA celebrates 1,000 member societies
WSPA, the world’s largest alliance of animal welfare organisations, has grown to a total of 1,012 members.
The 19 newest member societies will help strengthen the global animal welfare movement, changing many animals’ lives for the better.
Head of State is millionth UDAW supporter
Over 200 animal welfare organisations and thousands of WSPA supporters from around the world have been working hard to spread the word and collect signatures.
Palau joins UDAW movement
The government of Pacific Island state Palau has officially announced its support for the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, bringing the historic initiative for animals yet one step closer to reality.
Leona says Animals Matter: new WSPA film
Fans of the singer can also see a behind the scenes film of the charity video shoot and hear news about her new album, her career and lifestyle on the WSPA International YouTube channel.
WSPA opens office in Asia
This new office allows WSPA Asia to work closely with more than 100 Member Societies from 27 countries in the Asian region.
Animal welfare on the agenda for developing countries
Last week the G77 – a loose coalition of 130 developing countries represented at the United Nations – hosted their first ever ambassador-level briefing on animal welfare issues and how they impact on human livelihoods.
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