Confusion over Morocco’s new animal welfare law sparks fears of fines and corruption

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.
Morocco’s new stray animal law could leave door open to mass killing – Official IAWPC response

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”.
FIFA is facing renewed calls to intervene over the alleged mass killing of Morocco’s free-roaming dogs ahead of the 2030 World Cup

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.
Our Mission: Building a Morocco where dogs belong

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?”
Horrifying footage shows Meknes man beat three tiny puppies to death, sparking outrage in Moroccan media

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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MPs and Peers hear of Morocco dog killings campaign as support grows in UK Parliament

Campaigners fighting to end the reported mass killing of stray dogs in Morocco say political support is continuing to grow after returning to UK Parliament this week to brief MPs on what they describe as one of the world’s most pressing animal welfare issues.
Our latest update for Fifa, shared with you too, our valued supporter

Dear friend of the IAWPC, Every week we share an update of evidence and progress with Fifa, and from now on, we will be also sharing that information with our supporters and partners. By doing this, as many engaged people as possible will see the processes that we are going through within the campaign, and […]
British expat’s Morocco ‘GOAT Run Club’ is fostering empathy for animals

A British woman living in Marrakesh is using rescue goats, traumatised horses and viral running clubs to spark a revolution in how animals are viewed in Morocco.
World Cup dog slaughter: Bodies of poisoned pups found in region covered by country’s flagship animal welfare centre

The grisly remains of tagged and vaccinated dogs have been discovered in the region covered by Morocco’s flagship animal welfare centre as outrage grows over the killings of millions of pups ahead of the country hosting the 2030 World Cup.