Title: Africa Animal Welfare Workshop
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: September 3rd 2010, Nairobi, Kenya

PURPOSE

In September 21st- 22nd 2009, more than 20 animal welfare organizations from 11 African countries met in Nairobi, Kenya for a workshop whose theme was working together, tackling animal welfare challenges in Africa.

The participants from, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DR. Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Egypt unanimously adopted a six point resolution. Key among the resolutions was the development of an African Declaration on Animal Welfare (ADAW). The purpose of the workshop is to receive the ADAW progress report from the secretariat and discuss strategies on lobbying and advocacy in support of the ADAW by all African Countries.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Participants representing animal welfare groups working in the African Continent, Individuals with proven interest in animal welfare and other NGOs with activities addressing wildlife/environmental conservation, professionals in veterinary/animal health and government officials.

Date: 2010-09-03