The IAWPC has taken the fight to save Morocco’s free-roaming dogs to the Labour Party conference, warning that Britain must not pursue World Cup business opportunities while ignoring the mass killing.
The Italian player and campaigner has become the first footballer to back the International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition’s campaign for Morocco’s free roaming dogs.
Main IAWPC petition The International Animal Coalition is calling on FIFA to demand Morocco stop killing dogs for the World CupLanguage: EnglishSignatures: 44,926https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/the-international-animal-coalition-is-calling-on-fifa-to-demand-morocco-stop-killing-dogs-for-the-world-cup English-language petitions Stop the Brutal Culling of 3 Million Stray Dogs in Morocco for the 2030 FIFA World CupSignatures: 2,374https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-brutal-culling-of-3-million-stray-dogs-in-morocco-for-2030-fifa-world-cup Dogs Clamped, Poisoned & Shot for World Cup in MoroccoSignatures: 59,998 https://www.idausa.org/campaign/animal-companions/latest/dogs-clamped-poisoned-and-shot-for-world-cup-in-morocco/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=fb_video_morocco_action_free-roaming_dog_crisis_07_26_2026_article_alert_instapost&fbclid=IwZnRzaAUgkrVwZG9mAWZkaWQWUO8MnY9GA0Xj0Wr2Pja1B1uAKLH0C2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5J5sDjzbu7b_9xA5H1d_3Bb7V5t0EJRly_gz_I5kFsk5S1HafFa_WGCUc_qA_aem_ Urge FIFA to Help Stop the Slaughter of Cats and Dogs in Morocco!Signatures: 51,748 https://support.peta.org/page/85001/action/1?locale=en-US Urgent Action Needed: Stop the Killing of 3 Million Dogs in Morocco for the 2030 MundialSignatures: 1,452https://www.change.org/p/urgent-action-needed-stop-the-killing-of-3-million-dogs-in-morocco-for-the-2030-mundial Stop The Call To Cull of up to 3 Million Street Dogs in MoroccoSignatures: 2,000https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-call-to-cull-of-up-to-3-million-street-dogs-in-morocco Petition Against the Killing of 3 Million Dogs in Morocco Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2030Signatures: 8,196https://www.change.org/p/petition-against-the-killing-of-3-million-dogs-in-morocco-ahead-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2030 Stop Morocco from Killing Dogs for FIFASignatures: 562https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stop-morocco-from-killing-dogs-for-fifa Stop the Purported Mass Killing of 3 Million Stray Dogs in Morocco for FIFA 2030Signatures: 210https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-purported-mass-killing-of-3-million-stray-dogs-in-morocco-for-fifa-2030 Stop the Culling of Stray Dogs in Morocco Ahead of the 2030 FIFA World CupSignatures: 408https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-culling-of-stray-dogs-in-morocco-ahead-of-the-2030-fifa-world-cup Revoke Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Co-hostingSignatures: 2,111https://www.change.org/p/revoke-morocco-s-2030-world-cup-co-hosting Stop Morocco’s Cruel Stray Dog Cull Before the 2030 FIFA World CupSignatures: 999https://www.change.org/p/stop-morocco-s-cruel-stray-dog-cull-before-the-2030-fifa-world-cup Stop the Mass Killing of Stray Dogs and Cats in Morocco Before the 2030 World CupSignatures: 371https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-mass-killing-of-stray-dogs-cats-in-morocco-before-the-2030-world-cup —————- French and Moroccan Arabic petitions Non à l’assassinat de 3 millions de chiens au Maroc pour le footSignatures: 32,218https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animals/a-assassinat-de-3-millions-de/238665 Non au massacre des chiens errants au Maroc avant la Coupe du monde 2030Signatures: 29,986https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animals/au-massacre-des-chiens-errants-au/273330 Coupe du monde 2030: FIFA, stop au massacre des chiens errants au MarocLanguages: French and Moroccan Arabic/DarijaSignatures: 3,428https://www.change.org/p/coupe-du-monde-2030-fifa-stop-au-massacre-des-chiens-errants-au-maroc Arrêtons le massacre des chiens errants au Maroc pour la Coupe du monde 2030Signatures: 146https://www.change.org/p/arr%C3%AAtons-le-massacre-des-chiens-errants-au-maroc-pour-la-coupe-du-monde-2030 Reconsidérer le choix du Maroc pour la FIFA 2030 – éthique animauxSignatures: 344https://www.change.org/p/reconsid%C3%A9rer-le-choix-du-maroc-pour-la-fifa-2030-%C3%A9thique-animaux Stop à l’euthanasie des chiens au Maroc pour la Coupe du monde 2030Signatures: 27,494https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animals/stop-a-euthanasie-des-chiens-au/281413 ————— Spanish-language petitions No a la masacre de animales por el Mundial en MarruecosSignatures: 12,587https://www.change.org/p/no-a-la-masacre-de-animales-por-el-mundial-en-marruecos Prevent the Inhumane Killing of Stray Dogs in Morocco Ahead of the 2030
Synth-pop pioneer Gary Numan has helped put the plight of Morocco’s free-roaming dogs firmly in the national spotlight with a powerful two-page spread in today’s Daily Star (September 21). The musician appears across pages 20 and 21 of the newspaper under the headline “Our furry friends electrify Gary”, alongside the banner: “Synth-pop pioneer: Boycott World Cup over cruelty to dogs.” Readers are encouraged to pick up a copy of today’s Daily Star wherever they can to help demonstrate the strength of public interest in the campaign. Numan, who shares his home with two rescue dogs, five cats and a tortoise, has backed the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition’s campaign to stop the reported slaughter of free-roaming dogs in Morocco ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The star is pictured wearing an IAWPC “Justice for the Dogs” T-shirt as he calls for the killing to end and for humane dog population management to be introduced. Up to three million dogs are believed to be at risk before Morocco co-hosts the tournament with Spain and Portugal. Reports gathered by the IAWPC describe dogs being shot, poisoned, beaten, strangled, dragged from the streets and taken to pounds where they may be left without adequate food, water or veterinary care. The violence is also reportedly taking place in public, exposing Moroccan citizens, children and tourists to distressing scenes. Numan said the campaign was not an attack on Morocco or its people, pointing out that many Moroccan citizens care deeply about the dogs and are courageously working to protect them. He said humane solutions could protect both animals and communities while creating a positive legacy from the World Cup. “Football has enormous global influence. If players, clubs, national associations and supporters lend their voices to this campaign, I believe they can help bring about
Gianni Infantino is facing an unprecedented revolt from European football leaders amid accusations elsewhere that the crisis engulfing FIFA extends far beyond the boardroom to the bloodstained streets of Morocco. UEFA has declared that the trust required to serve as FIFA president has been “broken” and called for new leadership at the scandal-hit governing body. The explosive intervention follows an aborted attempt to sell an interest in the FIFA World Cup to outside investors through the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise project. But animal welfare campaigners say the row is only the latest example of an organisation operating without sufficient transparency or accountability under Infantino’s leadership. The International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) says hundreds of thousands of street and owned dogs are still being brutally killed every year in Morocco, one of the countries chosen by FIFA to host the 2030 World Cup. The Coalition fears that as many as three million dogs could ultimately be massacred as the country prepares to stage the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal. The Coalition says dogs continue to be violently shot, poisoned, beaten, brutally captured and taken to overcrowded pounds and killing facilities, despite FIFA being supplied with an extensive library of evidence documenting all this cruelty. The killings and round-ups are also frequently witnessed by children, leaving some deeply traumatised, according to campaigners. All this violence and trauma have taken on even greater significance because of a specific assurance made by Morocco and contained within FIFA’s own 2030 World Cup Bid Evaluation Report. The Report stated that Morocco had outlined its commitment to animal rights and had “highlighted that since August 2024 the culling of animals is prohibited in the country”. It added that government resources were being allocated to expand clinics and support programmes for stray dogs. However, the IAWPC holds
Campaigners are calling for evidence of how Morocco’s newly adopted animal welfare law is being applied amid concerns that unclear rules could leave people vulnerable to fines, intimidation and potential corruption.
The International Animal Coalition (IAWPC), representing 83 global animal welfare organisations, expresses its continuing serious concerns following the adoption of amended Draft Law 19.25, entitled “Relating to the Protection of Stray Animals, their Care and the Prevention of their Dangers”.
The International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) has written an open letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström after receiving disturbing new evidence of dogs reportedly being shot and poisoned in Moroccan towns and cities.
People often ask: “How do we get the dogs off the streets?”
The International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) believes the better question is:
“How do we make Morocco’s streets safe for dogs?”
A horrifying video showing a man apparently beating three tiny puppies to death with a wooden plank, has sparked widespread outrage online and renewed calls for urgent international action to protect Morocco’s street animals.
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