Welcome to the official website of the International Organization for Animal Protection (OIPA), where we are dedicated to promoting the well-being and rights of animals worldwide. As a leading advocate for animal welfare, OIPA works tirelessly to combat cruelty, raise awareness, and foster a more compassionate world for all living creatures. Our mission is to create meaningful change through education, legal support, rescue operations, and collaboration with global partners. Explore our resources, join our efforts, and be a part of the movement to protect animals everywhere. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
OIPA ETS is deeply concerned by the alarming reports emerging from Alexandria, Egypt, regarding the treatment of stray dogs during recent population-control operations. According to information received from local contacts and reports published by the media, hundreds...
OIPA ETS has received an official response from Mexico’s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) following the organization’s formal communication concerning the alleged use of wild animals for tourist entertainment at Animalandia Maya, a facility...
OIPA ETS, with the support of its Campaign Ambassador in Croatia, has formally addressed the competent Croatian authorities and relevant European stakeholders to express serious concern over a series of recent animal welfare cases reported in the Republic of Croatia....
OIPA ETS is pleased to welcome Shao Ran as its new Representative in China, strengthening its international network and its commitment to promoting animal protection, ethical awareness, and respect for all sentient beings. Shao Ran is an animal rights advocate,...
South Korea is preparing to turn the page on a practice that has caused suffering to thousands of animals for decades: the consumption of dog meat. The law adopted in January 2024 prohibits the breeding, slaughtering and sale of dogs for human consumption and will...
A dog forced to spend his days and nights on a rooftop terrace under the scorching summer sun has been rescued in Qualiano, in the province of Naples, thanks to the intervention of the OIPA Zoophile Guards of Naples. The animal was found on a rooftop entirely covered...
