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...