June 2010
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Support grows in Latin America for a UDAW
Chile and Peru have officially declared their government’s support for the campaign to achieve a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). Both countries have decided to recognize the importance of animal welfare ; not only for animals, but for people and the environment.
This means there are now 40 international governments that have recognized the enormous impact a UDAW will have...
May 2010
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Mexico could be next to join UDAW
In a meeting with WSPA campaigners last month, Mexico’s Commission for the Environment signed an official agreement that it would push the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs for to officially support a UDAW. “Many strides have been made in protecting human vulnerability, but there is much to do for those less able to defend themselves, such as animals,” said Francisco Ramírez Acuña, President of the...
April 2010
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Indonesia backs Universal Declaration on Animal...
Indonesia has joined the campaign to have animal welfare recognised in international law, with the Ministry of Agriculture adding its name to the growing list.
In a letter backing the UDAW initiative, the Ministry stated its support for animal welfare as an emerging and global issue. With more than 230 million people, Indonesia is the fourth most populated country in the world – so its support...
February 2010
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Campaign reaches 2 million supporters.
Delhi, 17 February 2010 - Indian national Shashi Tharoor pledged his support for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) at the United Nations (UN). By doing so, Mr Tharoor became the two millionth signatory to support the Animals Matter Campaign.
Best known for serving as the Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information during the term of...
Animals Matter to India
An Indian government minister has added his voice to growing calls for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW).
Jairem Ramesh, Minister of Environment & Forests in India, said:“As an Indian, animal welfare is part of my dharma, and it has become my karma now!”
India was the first country to have animal protection written into its constitution and similarly, the first to have a...
2009 - The UDAW campaign in pictures
Bravo! Latin American nations back animals
WSPA is excited to confirm Bolivia and Nicaragua’s full governmental support for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. Once endorsed at the United Nations, a Declaration will constitute the biggest EVER single step forward for animal protection worldwide.
Both nations recognise that a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) would go beyond helping animals – better...
January 2010
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Thai ministry backs Universal Declaration on...
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment made a big step forward for animal wellbeing this month by stating official support, in principle, for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.
A Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) is a proposed set of principles which, if endorsed by the United Nations, will result in international recognition on animal...
Christmas Eve success bodes well for animals in...
On 24 December, the Serbian government officially announced support for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare – a United Nations endorsed agreement to respect animals and their welfare needs. This milestone is yet more proof of the progress this historic campaign for animals is making, progress that we intend to build on in eth coming year. Will you help?
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November 2009
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UDAW campaign reaches critical milestone
Since 2007, WSPA Canada has been working tirelessly to convince the Canadian government to support our campaign to achieve a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). In a landmark decision on November 6, MPs from all four political parties unanimously adopted a motion which calls on the Canadian government to support (in principle) the development of a UDAW.
The motion was put forward by...
October 2009
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World Animal Week reaches the UN
WSPA, alongside key governments supporting the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW), hosted a series of meetings at the United Nations during World Animal Week. Together we highlighted the vital link between animal welfare and sustainable development, using this film to illustrate the urgency of the issue.
Animal welfare matters: UN leaders heard last week about...
June 2009
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Animal welfare in Brazil boosted by ministerial...
The Brazilian Ministry of Environment has backed the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW), moving the whole country towards recognising the importance of how we treat animals.
On 14 May 2009, Minister Carlos Minc signed a statement of support for the development of a UDAW on behalf of the Ministry of Environment.
Minister Minc also promised to present the concept...