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AIA Warmly Welcomes the Government’s New Strategy to Replace Animal Testing with Human-Relevant Test Methods

The Animal Interfaith Alliance (AIA) warmly welcomes the Government’s new strategy, “Replacing Animals in Science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods” which AIA has been campaigning onsince its inception ten years ago. The strategy’s vision is “for a world where the use of animals in research and development isContinue reading “AIA Warmly Welcomes the Government’s New Strategy to Replace Animal Testing with Human-Relevant Test Methods”

AIA Founder receives MBE for Services to Animal Welfare

On Wednesday 12th November 2025, AIA Founder and CE, Barbara Gardner received an MBE from King Charles at Windsor Castle. The award was given for Services to Animal Welfare, for Barbara’s voluntary roles as Treasurer of the RSPCA and Founder of the Animal Interfaith Alliance. Barbara said “I’m so pleased that animal welfare has beenContinue reading “AIA Founder receives MBE for Services to Animal Welfare”

Remembering Dr Jane Goodall

Everyone at the Animal Interfaith Alliance is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Jane Goodall. She was a beacon of hope and an inspiration to us all. She leaves an amazing legacy which will continue to inspire us for many years to come. Please join AIA member organisation, Compassion Consortium in a sacred sendoffContinue reading “Remembering Dr Jane Goodall”

Letter to Pope Leo XIV regarding the updating of the teachings on human-animal relations

Request for signatures CHRISTIAN ANIMAL ADVOCACY AND PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS SIGN LETTER TO POPE LEO XIV URGING AN OVERDUE UPDATE TO THE CHURCH’S TEACHING ON HUMAN–ANIMAL RELATIONS VATICAN CITY (October 1st, 2025) — Christian animal advocacy and protection organizations have written to Pope Leo XIV asking him to initiate work on the theological and doctrinal renewalContinue reading “Letter to Pope Leo XIV regarding the updating of the teachings on human-animal relations”

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Image by Javier Miranda on Unsplash Today, 1st September, is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation or “Creation Day”. It was originally celebrated by the ancient Orthodox Church from the 5th century, as a day to praise God as the Creator, to commemorate the mystery of Creation in Christ and toContinue reading “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation”

Lobbying the UK Govt to Replace Animal Testing – 2025

Peter Egan Interview with Dr Andre Menache on Animal Testing On 17 May 2025, AIA Chair Dr Andre Menache wrote to Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, concerning the policies of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The letter is reproduced below. A response was received from theContinue reading “Lobbying the UK Govt to Replace Animal Testing – 2025”

TROPHY HUNTING: WHAT THE EVIDENCE SAYS

By Dr Christina Nellist – Pan-Orthodox Concern for Animals EVERY YEAR, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF WILD ANIMALS ARE KILLED BY TROPHY HUNTERS AROUND THE WORLD. Threatened and internationally protected species, such as elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and bears, are amongst the most coveted targets. Trophy hunting of threatened and internationally protected species, as well asContinue reading “TROPHY HUNTING: WHAT THE EVIDENCE SAYS”