Today is the last day to register for the World Organisation for Animal Health's (OIE's) Global Animal Welfare Conference at a reduced rate!
The conference, which takes place only every four years, will occur from 6-8 December in Gudadalajara, Mexico. WAN will be one of several animal protection organizations in attendance.
Amina Abaza, newly appointed Minister of Animal Rights and the Environment within the Women's Ministry of Egypt and representative on WAN's International Policy Forum, took the opportunity on World Animal Day to submit the Model Animal Welfare Act, which was translated into Arabic, to Egypt's prime minister. Read more on S.P.A.R.E.'s Facebook page.
From the WAN Blog
- Renowned animal behavior scientist joins the #WorldAnimalDay movement. Read Marc Bekoff, Ph.D's thoughts about celebrating World Animal Day everyday, republished on our blog.
- Janice Cox discusses WAN's strategy at the UN and her hopes for animals in an interview with Sabine Brels of Global Animal Law. Watch the interview here.
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News from CITES
- Trade ban approved for pangolins. Read more...
- EU opposition to ivory trade ban keeps elephants off of Appendix I. Read more...
- New protections approved for sharks and rays. Read more...
- Trade in parts from captive-bred lions will continue to be legal. Read more...
- New protections for African Grey Parrots as they move to Appendix I. Read more...
- Increased protections for hornbills. Read more...
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