An open letter to President Donald J Trump from Les Ward MBE, chairman of the IAWPC
This letter has been posted to President Trump today, appealing for his support to pressure Fifa and Morocco on the mass killing of dogs before the World Cup 2030…
Statement from Les Ward MBE, Chairman of the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) on the passing of Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was fearless in her compassion. Long after she left the spotlight, she devoted her life, her voice and her influence to defending animals who could not speak for themselves. Through the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, she stood unflinchingly against cruelty, injustice and political indifference.
Sharon Osbourne supports the IAWPC: Legendary star is ‘shocked and furious’ by killing of Morocco’s free-roaming dogs
Sharon Osbourne has joined the IAWPC this Christmas, and supported the campaign by condemning the killing of Morocco’s free-roaming dogs.
Shot and left for dead, saved by a social media post: Moroccan community rallies to rescue brutally injured street dog
A Moroccan community has rallied together to save the life of a street dog who was brutally shot and left for dead by government dog catchers operating in the border city of Nador, after a harrowing post by the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition sparked urgent local action.
IAWPC delivers hard-hitting speech in UK Parliament as FIFA opens door to ‘groundbreaking’ humane dog programme
The IAWPC has delivered a blistering address in UK Parliament, and revealed a major breakthrough in talks with FIFA.
Morocco accused of using ‘propaganda playbook’ to justify brutal dog killings ahead of AFCON tournament
Animal welfare campaigners have accused the Moroccan authorities of deploying a “dangerous propaganda strategy” to justify a fresh wave of dog killings across cities preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on 21 December.
IAWPC set to stage biggest protest yet in central London next week, here are all the details…
This Tuesday, we will be in London for our largest demonstration so far, standing shoulder to shoulder with supporters from around the world ahead of speeches in UK Parliament from our lead campaigner Debbie Wilson, and renowned Moroccan actress and animal advocate Ouidad Elma.
Call to action – in memory of Sloughi, write a letter to express your outrage
If you share our disgust we would be grateful if you could help by taking from the suggested text below (or your own version) and writing to Fifa.
Our Scottish chairman Les Ward MBE urges Scots football fans to celebrate World Cup victory by supporting the Morocco World Cup dogs
Les Ward MBE, 74, from Edinburgh, says he is “bursting with pride” after Scotland booked their place at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
But the veteran campaigner, who received his MBE for services to animal welfare from the late Queen, says the joy and image of the beautiful game is being overshadowed by a brutal crisis unfolding thousands of miles away, in preparation for another FIFA World Cup tournament in 2030.
FIFA and IAWPC submit revised animal welfare law to Moroccan government
FIFA has confirmed that, in partnership with the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC), it has helped with the submission of a revised version of Morocco’s Draft Law 19.25 to the Moroccan government for consideration, a key step in efforts to stop the mass authority killing of free roaming dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
