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AIA presented at the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions (P0WR) which was held in Chicago on 14-18 August 2023. We worked with our U.S. colleagues the Interfaith Vegan Coalition and the Compassion Consortium to put animals and vegan spirituality on the agenda. AIA held two events: AIA’s CE, Barbara Gardner and Vice Chair, Chris Fegan also spoke on a numberContinue reading “AIA puts Animals on the Agenda of the PoWR”

Congratulations to Duncan McNair and all the team at Save The Asian Elephant (STAE) as their Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill passed successfully through the House of Lords yesterday, without division or opposition (as in all stages in the Commons and the Lords). Royal Assent has been granted by the King. Duncan McNair, CEO ofContinue reading “Congratulations to STAE on Achieving New Legislation”

We are extremely saddened to report the passing of our much loved patron Fr Simon Peter Nellist on 29th May 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Fr Simon was an Orthodox priest and co-founder and co-leader of our member organisation Pan-Orthodox Concern for Animals, along with his wife Dr Christina Nellist. A wonderful advocateContinue reading “Obituary – Fr Simon Peter Nellist”

Book Review Review by Barbara Gardner In her new book, Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice, Joyce D’Silva examines what the five major faiths, in terms of their numbers of followers – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism – and other world traditions say about our relationship with animals, and how our treatmentContinue reading “Animal Welfare in World Religion by Joyce D’Silva”

Photo by NASA on Unsplash Today, Saturday 22nd April, is Earth Day and AIA is celebrating our precious planet and all it’s life.  In particular on Earth Day, we are caring for our Common Home by extending the Golden Rule to the Planet and all animals.  We have partnered with the Charter for Compassion for their Compassion for All Animals Project.  WeContinue reading “Happy Earth Day!”

Spend and evening with Peter Singer at the Hackney Empire, London on Sunday 4th June 2023 as he talks about his new book Animal Liberation Now. ‘Peter Singer: Animal Liberation Now’ Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the legendary philosopher and ethicist, @PeterSinger, as he visits the UK for a one-night-only show.  London |Continue reading “Spend An Evening with Peter Singer”

Photo by Anastasiia Krutota on Unsplash We remember with great sadness, in our thoughts and prayers, the three horses who died at this year’s Grand National events – Envoye Special, Dark Raven and Hill Sixteen. No horse should die in the racing industry. No horse should be sent to a race event, never to returnContinue reading “RIP Envoye Special, Dark Raven and Hill Sixteen”

Watch the Charter for Compassion’s Panel event for Golden Rule Day 2023 on The Golden Rule and Compassion for All Animals.

Join us for a Panel Discussion on The Golden Rule and Compassion for All Animals 5th April 202311.00am PST, 7.00pm BSTon Zoom We’re delighted to be joining our partner the Interfaith Vegan Coalition on a zoom panel for the Charter for Compassion’s Golden Rule Day, on Wednesday 5th April, to discuss “The Golden Rule and CompassionContinue reading “Golden Rule Day 2023 – Join Us”

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re thrilled to collaborate with @Think Inc. on the much-anticipated event ‘Peter Singer: Animal Liberation Now’ Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the legendary philosopher and ethicist, @PeterSinger, as he visits the UK for a one-night-only show.  London | 4 June @ Hackney Empire Delve into Professor Singer’s latest book “Animal LiberationContinue reading “Event with Peter Singer – Animal Liberation Now”