Canada
Africa
Deutschland
Español
France
International
Nederland
Oceania
United Kingdom
United States
Россия
中国
日本語
IFAW campaigning for the Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare
It is shocking to consider that even now there is no global, intergovernmental recognition of the importance of animal welfare legislation. IFAW believes this must change, which is why we support the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). The adoption of this formal declaration at the UN General Assembly would establish animal welfare on the global political agenda.
The declaration process was originally launched by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in 2000. IFAW is part of the UDAW steering committee and is collaborating with other animal organisations in support of the Declaration.
The Declaration is an important way for governments to express their commitment to protecting animal welfare and is a vital springboard to changes in international and national policies and animal legislation. It would help strengthen enforcement of animal welfare measures and promote humane treatment of animals in every corner of the world.
The petitioners
Everyone that's signed petition:
-
Maxwell Nelson8 weeks ago
-
Suzanne Graves9 weeks ago
-
Stephanie Ward10 weeks ago
-
c cooke10 weeks ago
-
Golsa Ghamari10 weeks ago
-
Melissa Davidson11 weeks ago
-
Alley McDonald11 weeks ago
-
Heather Oliver11 weeks ago
-
Melanie Lynn11 weeks ago
-
Hailey Pudan12 weeks ago
-
Jenna Pierson12 weeks ago
-
Chelsey Wall12 weeks ago
-
Chelsey Wall12 weeks ago
-
Elly Schlossberger12 weeks ago
-
Alan Dietrich12 weeks ago
-
Julia Herzog12 weeks ago
-
Shanker Kulapoopathy12 weeks ago
-
Paul Jarema12 weeks ago
-
Susan Nestibo13 weeks ago
-
marina zarrillo13 weeks ago
-
stacey cooper13 weeks ago
-
Emily Lecuyer14 weeks ago
-
Kimberly Fabiano14 weeks ago
-
Jack Withy14 weeks ago
-
Emily Wong15 weeks ago
-
anna maria negri15 weeks ago
-
Sarah Wehbe15 weeks ago
-
Angela Parker15 weeks ago
-
Pamela Simmons15 weeks ago
-
Kristina Anderson15 weeks ago
-
Friend of the Animals16 weeks ago
-
Susan Dall16 weeks ago
-
Brittany Bonner17 weeks ago
-
Jennifer Campbell17 weeks ago
-
anita lavoie17 weeks ago
-
Hilary Fenwick17 weeks ago
-
Samantha Berscht17 weeks ago
-
Jackie Seymour17 weeks ago
-
Friend V of the Animals17 weeks ago
-
Jeanine Chavarie18 weeks ago
IFAW campaigning for the Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare
It is shocking to consider that even now there is no global, intergovernmental recognition of the importance of animal welfare legislation. IFAW believes this must change, which is why we support the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). The adoption of this formal declaration at the UN General Assembly would establish animal welfare on the global political agenda.
The declaration process was originally launched by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in 2000. IFAW is part of the UDAW steering committee and is collaborating with other animal organisations in support of the Declaration.
The Declaration is an important way for governments to express their commitment to protecting animal welfare and is a vital springboard to changes in international and national policies and animal legislation. It would help strengthen enforcement of animal welfare measures and promote humane treatment of animals in every corner of the world.
It is sad that society globally neglects to teach to do what is right and good and to have respect and appreciation as a basic principla that can be applied to anything we encounter in life.
The only way it is taught and possibly upheld is if it HAS to be into LAW and paper format.
Animals need respect, care and protection from abuses, and although alot of people need to use them for food, and use of their body parts for other reasons other than profit; consumerism has made us all blind and neglectful to human and animal rights. There has to be a universal agreement because human kind has left terrible scars on this earth, in nature and on each other and the cycle of violence and neglect continues.
Animals do not have a voice or signature to put fourth into this petition, that is why i signed it, and wish others to sign if they have any interest in the animal kingdom.
Compassion is a basis of healthy society, growth and cooperation. We should acknowledge the rights of every sentient being, big or small. There is no compassion when our care is narrow. Mistreatment of animals should not happen in a civilized country. I think it's very important to secure the right to live and be happy. Not only for humans, but for animal friends as well.
theres nothing to think about and no petition needed
Animals need protection from the abuse that is caused to them,help these poor creatures sign the petition thanks john b
I support this Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare from the bottom of my heart. As we needed a Universal Declaration of Human Right, since apparently, not everybody was willing to see and care for other people's pain, we definitely need one for people to see and respect other living beings too. At least, as Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says: "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person." -- this should be applied to other living creatures as well.
Also, Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says: "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.", that also should be applied to other living creatures.
Animals should be viewed as persons, not property.
All animals need our protection and respect ,can't the people of this world just DO THE RIGHT THING ,the world can't suvive without our wildlife . Everything is not about money, they have a right to live, and we have NO RIGHT to destroy and kill at our leisure ,we need them more then they need us. Please make the world a better place and PROTECT THE ANIMALS !
Comments: 7