A Historic Turning Point for Animal Rights in Poland Animal protection in Poland is at a pivotal moment. With a surge of legislative activity and the establishment of a dedicated parliamentary commission, the legal landscape for animal welfare is set for a critical shift. At World Animal Justice (WAJ), we are honored to have the …
Defunding Factory Farming: A Global Priority The Case for Sustainable Food Governance and Plant Proteins Transition Abstract: This paper is advocating for the reallocation of subsidies away from factory farming to sustainable agriculture. It examines the legal imperative to defund factory farming while considering its ethical, environmental, and public health impacts. It highlights the global …
Justice for Aquatic Invertebrates: Ending Cruel Practices Through Urgent Legal Reforms The lack of legal protection for aquatic invertebrates highlights a critical gap in animal welfare legislation, leaving species such as octopuses, lobsters, crabs, and shrimps vulnerable to cruel and unethical practices. As scientific research continues to reveal their capacity for suffering, complex behaviors, and …
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Unveiling WAJ Landmark Report: Experts Proposals on ‘Crimes against animality’ in International Law READ THE FULL REPORT HERE In a groundbreaking advocacy move to advance the legal protection of animals globally, the World Animal Justice (WAJ) organization has released a groundbreaking report titled: “Filling the Accountability Gap for Animals in International Criminal Law“. This pivotal report …
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Proposed Strategy to Ban Cruel Practices: How to Achieve Successful Legal Changes for Animals? On World Animal Day 2024, leading animal lawyers and advocates from across the globe united in a pivotal webinar hosted by World Animal Justice (WAJ). The event, Legal Victories and Challenges to Protect Farm Animals Around the World, featured Sabine Brels …
Corporate Profit Rests on Torture: Animals Pay the Price By Dr Rimona Afana, 10 December 2024 Today forty years ago, the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment was adopted, with now 174 state parties.[1] Supposedly a groundbreaking framework, it remains narrow and exclusionary even for humans while sentient nonhumans …
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All sentient animals deserve to be internationally protected by the law. World Animal Justice aims to create a new world of justice for all animals, where we protect animal’s fundamental rights to live, be free and well-treated, and where massive animal crimes and zoocide belong to the past. The author explored the connection between ecocide …
10 Police Recommendations for Animal Protection On World Animal Day 4 Oct 2024, a unique event was organized by World Animal Justice led by the animal lawyer Dr Sabine Brels and the French association Les 4 Pattounes, led by police captain Céline Gardel. This event (replay here), brought together police officers from five countries (France, …
World Animal Justice Makes a Giant Step: Advancing the Fight Against Animal Crimes in the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice WAJ joins the Alliance on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: A Historic Milestone for Criminal Animal Justice World Animal Justice (WAJ) is proud to announce that we have joined the …
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World Animal Justice has successfully secured observer status at the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), marking a significant milestone in its advocacy for animal protection. WAJ delegate Dr Meganne Natali attended the 12th UNTOC Conference, where the focus was on addressing transnational environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking. Key discussions emphasized the …
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