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Welcome to the OIPA International News Hub, where we bring together the most significant stories, updates, and achievements. From impactful rescue missions and advocacy campaigns to legal victories and inspiring adoption stories, this page is your gateway to understanding how we work tirelessly for the welfare of animals worldwide. Stay informed and celebrate the progress we’re making together!
Almost 300 kg of dog food for a shelter in Syria, OIPA’s gift for STAR – Syrian Team for Animal Rescue
A Syrian shelter, Syrian Team for Animal Rescue, in the past few weeks asked us help to feed its dogs. Because of the difficulties the country is...
Viral animal cruelty in Bulgaria, OIPA wants guarantees of justice: our letter to Bulgarian governement
Thanks to many reports we received in these days, we are aware disturbing videos and images showing scenes of violence against animals are...
Each little donation can save a life: let’s save animals from war in Lebanon
A small shelter in Lebanon, Woof N' Wags, asked us for help. As we know, this country is the scene of war in particular the South Lebanon region...
IN ALGERIA THE GALOUFA PROGRAM (القالوفة) HASN’T STOPPED YET, SEND YOUR PROTEST LETTER!
Since the mid-19th century, stray dogs and cats in Algeria have been subjected to a brutal practice known as Galoufa” "القالوفة”." This method,...
STRAY DOG CRISIS IN KOSOVO: LET’S SUPPORT OUR MEMBER LEAGUE “Stray Angels Kosova Foundation”
Despite government programs, in Kosovo, in cities like Prishtina, stray populations have remained unchanged. Our member league Stray Angels Kosova...
LET’S HELP ANIMALS IN UKRAINE: FOOD AND FIREWOOD FOR GOROD COBAK SHELTER
Animals at Gorod Cobak shelter in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, is urgently asking for help. Their guests, nearly 200 dogs, need food and wood for warmth as...
International Women’s Day 2025, all the commonalities between feminism and veganism
Feminism and veganism. Two issues that may seem very far apart but are actually united by respect for and struggle against a system that somehow...
SUPPORT FOR CAT PARK IN CYPRUS
In Cyprus, there is a serious problem with the welfare of stray animals. Especially stray cats face neglect, abuse, and lack of medical care. With...
Cat hotels born, OIPA Bosnia and Herzegovina built homes for stray cats
The OIPA's delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wag Wag, led by Anđela Španović, during 2024, spent a great deal of effort on behalf of stray cats...
World Spay Day: the hard work of OIPA’s member league Meru Animal Welfare in Tanzania
Meru Animal Welfare, OIPA's member legue in Tanzania, is at the forefront of protecting animal welfare including through a campaign to spay and...
Together we did great things, OIPA’s main achievements in 2024
The culture in defence of animals and of a vegan and environmentally friendly lifestyle is becoming more and more widespread. It’s evident that...
College students choose a vegan diet: what are all the benefits of plant-based eating?
A beautiful achievement for animals and plant nutrition. Students at one of the UK's most prestigious universities, University of Bristol, have...
Balearic Islands set a limit on poultry farms: the new reform rules
Good news about stopping intensive livestock farms comes from the Balearic Islands. The Spanish government has approved a decree-law that...
A new pandemic is spreading in the US: animals infected with the H5N1 virus
A new outbreak appears to be spreading in the United States. Several animals have been found infected with H5N1 avian influenza, many of which have...
Mexico includes animal welfare in Federal Constitution: reforms affect all species
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed into law in late 2024 a series of key constitutional reforms to protect animal rights at the federal...
MOROCCO’S CRUEL DOG CULL AHEAD OF THE 2030 FIFA WORLD CUP
Morocco culls dogs for FIFA 2030. In preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal, the Moroccan...
SUPPORT STRAY ANIMALS IN ANKARA
Support Stray Animals in Ankara Our member association, Bir Pati de Sen Tut, located in Ankara, Turkey, urgently needs our help to continue their...
A DOG RESCUED WITH A CUT OFF PAW
A dog rescued with a cut off paw - OIPA Italy volunteers in Alcamo, Trapani, rescued a young puppy named Green who was found in a state of extreme...