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The Christian Vegetarian Association becomes a new member of AIA

The AIA is delighted to welcome the Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA), including the Christian Vegetarian Association of the UK (CVAUK) as a new member organisation.  CVA has done a tremendous amount to promote the Christian teachings on the compassionate treatment of animals into mainstream Christian and non-Christian society and AIA are, therefore, honoured to include themContinue reading “The Christian Vegetarian Association becomes a new member of AIA”

AIA Director, Chris Fegan is interviewed by Bill Oddie

http://www.catholic-animals.org/sites/default/files/Bill%20Oddie%20speaks%20to%20Catholic%20Concern%20for%20Animals-SD.mp4 AIA Political Education & Campaigns Director, Chris Fegan (who is also the general secretary of AIA’s member organisation, Catholic Concern for Animals) was interviewed by Bill Oddie when he travelled to Malta with him and members of the League Against Cruel Sports for the referendum on banning Malta’s Spring Hunting.  Each year thousands of migrating birdsContinue reading “AIA Director, Chris Fegan is interviewed by Bill Oddie”

Unitarians Vote to Promote Humane Research Charities using Non-Animal Research

At the 2015 Unitarian General Assembly Annual Meeting, held in April 2015, AIA Chair, Rev Feargus O’Connor, proposed a motion encouraging humane medical research which did not involve animal testing.  AIA is delighted that the motion was overwhelmingly approved. The motion, which had been signed by 37 Unitarian ministers read: ‘That this General Assembly of UnitarianContinue reading “Unitarians Vote to Promote Humane Research Charities using Non-Animal Research”

AIA Very Disappointed in Vote to Continue the Shooting of Migrating Birds in Malta

On 12th April a referendum was held in Malta to decide on whether to ban the Spring Hunt, in which thousands of migrating birds are shot by hunters each year as they pass through Malta on their annual migrations.  Chris Fegan, AIA’s Political Education & Campaigns Director and also general secretary of AIA member organisation,Continue reading “AIA Very Disappointed in Vote to Continue the Shooting of Migrating Birds in Malta”

CIWF Ambassador, Joyce D’Silva becomes a new AIA Patron

The AIA is delighted to announce that Joyce D’Silva is to become a new patron.   Joyce has worked for Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) since 1985 and was its Chief Executive from 1991-2005, after which she became its Ambassador.  During this time CIWF was responsible for effecting a considerable amount of legislation, both in theContinue reading “CIWF Ambassador, Joyce D’Silva becomes a new AIA Patron”

India’s Biggest Elephant Rescue Operation Ever – Can You Help?

India’s Biggest Elephant Rescue Operation Ever: New Lives Begin for Four Abused Circus Elephants – Including Peanut, Just 6 Years Old Rescue Comes on the Heels of Circus Owner’s Arrests for Rape and Human Trafficking  (Nanded, India – April 7, 2015) – Four elephants were rescued today from Moonlight Circus in Maharashtra, the very same circus that recently made headlines when its owner andContinue reading “India’s Biggest Elephant Rescue Operation Ever – Can You Help?”

AIA Supports Brian May’s Common Decency Campaign

The AIA supports Brian May’s Common Decency campaign, particularly the pillar ‘zero tolerance for cruelty to animals, just as to children’.  For further information about this pillar read here. For further information on the Common Decency campaign, go to http://www.commondecency.org.uk.

Shambhu’s Vegan Cookery Classes

Everyone is welcome to attend Shambhu’s Vegan Cookery Classes, run by Shambhu’s Catering, winner of the VIVA ‘Best Vegan Catering Award’.  – – – – –   Sunday 22nd March – 2.00pm – 4.00pm – Adult class: Speciality Indian flatbreads and chickpea curry Wednesday 8th April – 10.00am – 12.00pm – Children’s class: Mexican-style fajitas,Continue reading “Shambhu’s Vegan Cookery Classes”