Recognition of Animal ‘Sentience’ must continue post Brexit

On Wednesday night, MPs narrowly voted against enshrining the recognition of animals as sentient beings in British law after Brexit. The vote on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill was lost by a mere 18 votes. This follows the failure of the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, to act on a promise to protect the legal recognitionContinue reading “Recognition of Animal ‘Sentience’ must continue post Brexit”

AIA Appalled at Trump’s lifting of Elephant Trophy Ban

AIA is appalled at Donald Trump’s lifting of the ban  to import ivory and other trophies into the US.  Please sign the Avaaz petition here Sign the petition to President Trump, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and conservation authorities around the world: “Elephants are facing extinction and this is no time to strip themContinue reading “AIA Appalled at Trump’s lifting of Elephant Trophy Ban”

ASWA Animals in War Memorial Service 2017

The ASWA Animals in War Memorial Service 2017 was held on Saturday 13th November at 3.00pm at the Animals in War Memorial in Park Lane, London.  The event is held to remember and honour the millions of animals who have served and given their lives in war. An Order of Service for Remembrance Sunday 12thContinue reading “ASWA Animals in War Memorial Service 2017”

Sad loss of Mohan the Elephant

Just over a year ago, we shared the rescue of Mohan the elephant by the wonderful Wildlife SOS India: https://animal-interfaith-alliance.com/2016/09/22/worlds-unluckiest-elephant-finally-walks-free/  Sadly Wildlife SOS India have announced that he has died.  Here is their memorial to him: Our journey with Mohan started long before he arrived at the Elephant Conservation and Care Center. For more thanContinue reading “Sad loss of Mohan the Elephant”

Young Indian Vegetarians at Olympia Vegfest

AIA Patron, Nitin Mehta MBE, took the Young Indian Vegetarians stall to the Olympia Vegfest held in Kensington on 21st and 22nd October. Around 15,000 people attended over the two days. Vegan lifestyle is now the fastest growing lifestyle.  At Nitin’s stall, two people agreed to go vegetarian and 15 vegetarians agreed to go vegan. Continue reading “Young Indian Vegetarians at Olympia Vegfest”