EXIT – We’ve Exited X

AIA has closed its social media account with X (formerly Twitter) and you will no longer be able to follow us on X.  The directors took the decision to close the account as they believe that remaining on this social media platform would leave AIA seriously conflicted.  As an interfaith organisation which promotes social harmony,Continue reading “EXIT – We’ve Exited X”

Interfaith Panel Webinar – 2

Monday 23rd September 2024 – Online AIA is partnering with Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) to explore the ethical aspects of veganism from different religious perspectives in a series of webinars. The second webinar is on 23rd September at 10.00am PT and 6.00pm BST. Register here or email info@peaceadvocacynetwork.org The first webinar, held on 19th August, explored Catholic,Continue reading “Interfaith Panel Webinar – 2”

Interfaith Panel Webinar – 1

Monday 19th August 2024 – Online AIA is partnering with Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) to explore the ethical aspects of veganism from different religious perspectives in two upcoming webinars. The first, on 19th August, explores Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist and Jewish perspectives. 10.00am PT and 6.00pm BST. Register here: View Post The second webinar will beContinue reading “Interfaith Panel Webinar – 1”

The 50 Years of Struggle to End Live Exports – by Nitin Mehta

A heartfelt tribute to all who gave their everything to stop this vile trade. An historic event took place on 6 November 2023 when King Charles announced the plans of PM Rishi Sunak’s government. He declared that a bill will be introduced to ban the export of live animals from the UK for slaughter and fattening abroad. On 20th May 2024,Continue reading “The 50 Years of Struggle to End Live Exports – by Nitin Mehta”

AIA Receives a Shining World Compassion Award

We are delighted to announce that the Animal Interfaith Alliance has been presented with a Shining World Compassion Award from the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association, following an interview with AIA’s Barbara Gardner on Supreme Master Television. We are so grateful to Supreme Master Ching Hai for her warmth and generosity. The Award reads:Continue reading “AIA Receives a Shining World Compassion Award”

AIA Joins WFA in Making a Promise to Animals & Our Future

The Animal Interfaith Alliance joined the World Federation for Animals (WFA) and over 60 of its member organisations in Copenhagen for the WFA’s inaugural General Assembly on 14th & 15th May 2024 to make a promise to animals and our future. This landmark event brought together leaders and advocates from five continents to solidify theirContinue reading “AIA Joins WFA in Making a Promise to Animals & Our Future”

New Threats of Octopus Farm Revealed

Image by edmondlafoto from Pixabay Compassion in World Farming are calling on seafood company Nueva Pescanova to scrap plans to build the world’s first octopus farm in Spain as new documents reveal that – as well as ignoring animal cruelty concerns – the company failed to consider significant threats to wildlife, the environment and public health. Alongside EurogroupContinue reading “New Threats of Octopus Farm Revealed”

Watch Dr Nayana Shah’s Golden Rule Day Talk

On Golden Rule Day, 5th April 2024, Dr Nayana Shah gave a talk at the Charter for Compassion’s Golden Rule Day celebration. Her talk, “Alice’s Adventures in the Golden Rule Land” was jointly hosted by the Animal Interfaith Alliance and the Interfaith Vegan Coalition. It can be viewed here. Dr Nayana Shah is an internationalContinue reading “Watch Dr Nayana Shah’s Golden Rule Day Talk”