OIPA operates globally through more than 200 Member Leagues and several Delegations across all continents.
Together, we form a coordinated international network committed to advancing animal protection, strengthening legislation, and promoting ethical and sustainable solutions worldwide.

International Relations Office (IRO)

For membership inquiries and partnerships: international@oipa.org

Become a Member League

What are member leagues?

A Member League is an independent organisation formally admitted to OIPA International, becoming part of a global structure that operates at local, national, and international level.

Each Member League remains legally autonomous while contributing to a coordinated international strategy for animal protection.

Why become member league?

OIPA International has carried out a fight for animal rights for years, by intervening on the field and remotely through the launching of campaigns and petitions. To do so, OIPA collaborates with over 200 other associations all over the world, which allows us to be always informed and ready to take action. This is why we treasure international cooperation and invite you, if you share our values and the will to help and protect animals, to join us in this cause.

What do you need to become member league?

OIPA International highly rates organizations carrying out animal and/or environment defense and protection activities, or public health programs. Aspiring member leagues are kindly asked to:

  • Complete the official application form
  • Formally accept OIPA’s Statute
  • Provide a copy of their registered Statute and legal documentation
Applications are evaluated by the Board of Directors to ensure alignment with OIPA’s mission and ethical standards.

A member league, whose request has been accepted by the Board of Directors, is admitted to the Organization, and commits to carry out animal and/or environment defense and protection activities, or public health programs, in accordance with its means and skills, and in the best interest of animals and of the society.

Independence and Cooperation

All member leagues maintain their complete independence and cooperate in the best interest of animals and of the society.

Adhering is completely free of charge, as is our further cooperation.

A member league ceases to be part of the Organization in case of:
a) exclusion due to the Board’s decision, who is not compelled to give motivation;
b) voluntary dismissal through a registered letter that explains the reasons;
c) internal dissolution.