The United Nations High Level Political Forum begins today, and we’re here to gain insight as to how the process works and how the animal protection movement can maximize impact for animals at the United Nations going forward! Be sure to follow our blog for updates from New York! Read more...
Join the Call for Google to Create a “Google Doodle” for World Animal Day!
Google Doodles are special artistic renditions of the Google logo which appear on Google’s homepage to raise awareness about certain people or events. This year, wouldn’t it be great if Google recognized World Animal Day in its Doodle? Join the call to make it happen! Learn more….
From the WAN Blog
- What are the gaps in the animal protection movement? What is needed to strengthen the movement and ensure progress for animals in the future? Read our take on the blog.
- The World Bank Global Agriculture Practice wants to see a world where animals are treated better. Watch the proceedings of the animal welfare panel at this year’s Global Agriculture Practice Forum to learn more.
Get your copy of the Model Animal Welfare Act!
The Model Animal Welfare Act is now available for purchase from our website and on Amazon! However, if you would like to order copies in bulk, contact us as we are happy to provide special pricing on bulk orders.
July's Events
July 6: A global end to cosmetics animal testing – every country, every company, for every animal (France) July 8: International Save the Vaquita Day (International) July 13-15: Best Friends National Conference (USA) July 23-26: Fourth Annual Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School: The Ethics of Fur (UK)
- Poachers caught killing elephants in Hwange National Park, home of Cecil the Lion. Read more...
- Czech Republic votes to phase out fur farms. Read more...
- Vancouver bans sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at pet stores. Read more...
- Okja, film about a girl who saves her beloved pet from the meat industry, debuts on Netflix. Read more...
- Wild animals banned from circuses in New York City. Read more...
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