WSPA's Annual General Meeting 2009
The Annual General Meeting of the World Society for the Protection of Animals will be held on 2 June 2009 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Chelsea Old Town Hall.
WSPA Director General honoured by Eurogroup
The citation from Eurogroup states that the award was given to Major General Peter Davies CB to “honour his contribution to animal welfare, recognising that he has always been a keen supporter of our work.
WSPA announces new Director General
Today, WSPA has a presence in over 150 countries around the world and the commitment displayed by every member of this alliance has allowed for some truly impressive achievements – the sound of so many voices speaking on individual issues has been a powerful tool for advancing global animal welfare.
Brutal pig slaughter in Egypt
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has explicitly stated that culling is an inappropriate reaction to the outbreak of swine flu, as there is no known link between the flu and pigs.
WSPA Board and Advisory Council announced
WSPA welcomed three new Board members at the 2008 annual general meeting, held on 3 June.
The new Board members join some experienced colleagues.
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.
Dr Gus Thornton, a former WSPA president, has died following a long illness
He cared so very deeply about animals and people, was a kind and generous person, and he spent his life helping others….he will be greatly missed.
New, comprehensive text on long distance transport launched
The largest and most comprehensive academic reference text on the long distance transport of animals for slaughter was presented to almost 100 of the world’s Chief Veterinary Officers in a reception on 26 May 2008.
World Animal Week reaches the UN
Together we highlighted the vital link between animal welfare and sustainable development, using this film to illustrate the urgency of the issue.
WSPA and Dubai to promote animal welfare
Dubai Municipality and the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share expertise and technical know-how with the objective of promoting animal welfare and humane treatment of animals.
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.
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.
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.
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