Fact checks, denials and the reality on the ground: Why Morocco’s World Cup dog slaughter cannot be ignored
A new report by Spanish public broadcaster verification service VerificaRTVE has added a crucial piece to the growing international debate surrounding the treatment of stray dogs in Morocco. While the article attempts to fact-check claims circulating on social media, the conclusions reveal more significant detail for the global campaign to end the mass killing of dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Latest media coverage for the IAWPC Morocco Dogs Campaign
Here is a list of our latest media coverage, in chronological order
John Cusack brands Morocco’s dog slaughter ‘evil’ as Hollywood heavyweight backs global campaign
Hollywood actor John Cusack has become the latest international star to condemn Morocco’s treatment of street dogs, sharing a hard-hitting report by The New York Times with his millions of followers and describing the revelations as “evil”.
Emily and Hara’s story: “All dogs in Morocco are just like her”
A globetrotting vet who rescued a desert stray after she ran 80 kilometres alongside her has spoken out about the mass killing of street dogs in Morocco, saying, “All of these dogs are just like her.”
Oscar nominated actor Mark Ruffalo shows support for the IAWPC Morocco Dogs Campaign
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has thrown his global star power behind a campaign to stop the killing of millions of dogs in Morocco ahead of the 2030 World Cup, telling his 22.6 million followers that preparing for a sporting spectacle “should not be built on suffering”.
Social Organization for the Protection of Animals statement following the recent shooting of a young man in Taroudant by dog catchers
Statement of Condemnation
IAWPC condemn ‘reckless and inhumane’ actions which led to dog catchers shooting man in the eye
Moroccan dog killings leave young man shot in the eye as international coalition condemns ‘reckless and inhumane’ actions
IAWPC sends solidarity message to flood-hit Morocco as activists continue push to end World Cup dog slaughter
The IAWPC is sending a message of solidarity to the people of Morocco as severe flooding forces the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents from northern regions, amid worsening weather conditions.
IAWPC and PETA Stage Outreach Event For Morocco Dogs at Arsenal Women vs Asfar Football Match
Animal welfare campaigners staged a high-profile protest outside the Gtech Community Stadium as Arsenal Women faced Moroccan champions ASFAR in a FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semi-final.
Morocco urged to end violent dog and cat killings as Rabat press conference exposes public health, legal and human rights fallout
A major press conference in Rabat on Thursday (January 15) has delivered a stark warning to Moroccan authorities, declaring that the continued killing of dogs and cats is not only cruel but a profound failure of governance with serious consequences for public health, environmental balance and human rights.
