Faith-based Engagement at COP29

COP29 is being held from 11 – 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the Global Faith Leader Summit, led by UNEP’s Faith for Earth Coalition, will be taking place in the Faith Pavilion, hosting a range of activities and events by the faith network. Full details of the Faith Pavilion at COP29 can beContinue reading “Faith-based Engagement at COP29”

Many Gather to Remember Animals in War

Many gathered for the ASWA Animals in War Memorial Service, held at the Animals in War Memorial, Park Lane, London on Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2024, to remember all the animals and people who gave the ultimate sacrifice in wars past and present. The service was led by Rev. Samantha Chandler, Secretary of the AnglicanContinue reading “Many Gather to Remember Animals in War”

Webinar – The Parliament of the World’s Religions: Faiths Shaping our Common Future

Can faiths shape our common future? Talk by Dr Nayana Shah Thursday 14th November at 18.00 GMT on Zoom Join us on Zoom as Dr Nayana Shah describes how faiths are shaping our common future at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (PoWR). Dr Nayana Shah is a trustee of the Parliament of the World’sContinue reading “Webinar – The Parliament of the World’s Religions: Faiths Shaping our Common Future”

Is Current Regulatory Toxicology out of Step with 21st Century Technology ?

Presentation by Dr Andre Menache, AIA Chair and Scientific Consultant at Antidote Europe to the 6th annual meeting of the European Veterinary College of Behavioural Medicine and Animal Welfare in Paris on 3rd October 2024 The regulatory requirement that all new pharmaceutical drugs be tested on animals before proceeding to clinical trials can be tracedContinue reading “Is Current Regulatory Toxicology out of Step with 21st Century Technology ?”

NATRE Celebrates World Vegan Day with Announcement of Animal-Themed Competition Winners

‘Ethical Dilemma’ by Sian Hughes, age 13, joint winner of the 12-13 age group. This year’s entries to the NATRE international Spirited Arts competition on the theme “Why Do Animals Matter?” were truly spectacular! It is the second year that Animal Interfaith Alliance (AIA) and Veganism in Education (VinE) have sponsored a theme that enables childrenContinue reading “NATRE Celebrates World Vegan Day with Announcement of Animal-Themed Competition Winners”

Spirited Arts Competition Results to be Announced on World Vegan Day 2024

Ieva, aged 12 – ‘We’re All God’s Creatures?’ – 2023 Gallery The results of the 2024 Spirited Arts Competition ‘Why Do Animals Matter?’ will be announced on World Vegan Day – 1st November 2024. Since RE Today, Veganism in Education and AIA launched their ground-breaking new school resources for veganism in religious education back in January 2023, we haveContinue reading “Spirited Arts Competition Results to be Announced on World Vegan Day 2024”

Meet Luv4All Uganda – an AIA Affiliate Organisation

Luv4all Uganda (loveforalluganda.org) is a vegan organisation dedicated to promoting effective altruism and fostering a culture of empathy, kindness, and understanding for all sentient beings. Their mission is carried out through education, advocacy, and community engagement, while developing a sustainable food system that aligns with their values by providing plant-based alternatives to animal products. In 2022, theyContinue reading “Meet Luv4All Uganda – an AIA Affiliate Organisation”

Congratulations Duncan McNair, Legal Hero 2024!

Congratulations to Duncan McNair, founder of Save The Asian Elephants (STAE) and instigator of the Animals (Low Activities Abroad) Act, who was awarded “Legal Hero of the Year 2024” by the Law Society in an important ceremony in London on 12 September 2024. There were 19 shortlisted nominees drawn from 500 plus entries out ofContinue reading “Congratulations Duncan McNair, Legal Hero 2024!”

Petition to Replace Animal Tests with 21st Century Technology

AIA has launched a petition to ask the UK government to implement, without delay, 21st century human based test methods for the sake of good science, patient safety and animal welfare. Sign the Petition here Please share the petition The UK government recently announced a £400 million public-private collaboration to kickstart economic growth and buildContinue reading “Petition to Replace Animal Tests with 21st Century Technology”