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On 23 – 26 July, 2017, The Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics held its summer school at St Stephen’s House, Oxford in partnership with Respect for Animals on the subject ‘The ethics of Fur’. Every year more than 60 million animals are killed and sold by the international fur industry. It represents one of theContinue reading “Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics hold Summer School on ‘The Ethics of Fur’”

On Saturday 8th July 2017 the 14th Interfaith Celebration for Animals was celebrated at Golders Green Unitarians where speakers from many faiths gathered. The service was organised and led by Rev. Feargus O’Connor M.A. with guest speakers Joyce D’Silva from Compassion in World Farming and Dr Alpesh Patel of Animal Free Research UK. Readings wereContinue reading “14th Interfaith Celebration for Animals 2017”

Everyone is welcome to attend the 14th Interfaith Celebration for Animals on Saturday 8th July 2017 at Golders Green Unitarians, 31 Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11 8BS.   The Interfaith Celebration starts at 3.00pm with readings from all the major faiths.  Guest speakers are Joyce D’Silva and Dr Alpesh Patel.  Refreshments will be served at 4.30pm.

For further details and to book a ticket, go to: https://www.oshwal.org.uk/event/vegan-lifestyle/?instance_id=3545&mc_cid=ab82660423&mc_eid=22196e7fb6&mc_cid=ab82660423&mc_eid=22196e7fb6

All faiths are against hunting for sport.  It is an affront particularly to Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Jains. Teresa May risks offending and alienating these faith groups by allowing a free vote on repealing the Hunting Act. The Animal Interfaith Alliance supports the Hunting Act.  

The Animal Interfaith Alliance expresses its deepest sympathy for all those involved in yesterday’s terrorist attack at Westminster.  They are in our thoughts and prayers.    We call on unity between all faiths as we struggle to come to terms with this terrible event.

Lent 2017 begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday ,1st March 2017 and my question for today is what are YOU going to do for this Christian season of fasting, prayer and reflection? I would like to make some suggestions and your response will probably vary depending on your current diet and work/support for animal creation: If…

I was delighted to meet Dr Bernie Unti during my visit to Humane Society of the Unites States recently. Bernie is the Senior Policy Adviser and Special Assistant to the President and CEO of HSUS and as well as charing the meeting for my presentation with his HSUS colleagues, Bernie and I had the opportunity…

I was delighted to be invited to present to the Humane Society of the United States on the work of CCA during my visit to Washington. HSUS has a long and proud tradition of advocating for and protecting animals throughout the length and breadth of the US for over half a century. I was able…