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.
The European Commission is approaching a critical institutional milestone in response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative, which gathered over 1.5 million verified signatures across the European Union calling for a ban on fur farming and on the...
This February Argentina reaches a significant milestone: a decade has passed since the approval of Law 27.330, the national regulation that outlawed dog racing across the country. The measure, adopted in 2016, brought an end to a practice long criticised for cruelty,...
French NGOs call for a science-based approach to fox conservation Across France, a growing number of animal protection organisations and environmental groups are calling for a fundamental review of how the red fox is classified under national wildlife policy. At the...
Cleaning product safety to rely on non-animal science under updated EU rules OIPA welcomes the recent decision by the European Union to revise its rules on detergent and cleaning product testing, marking a significant step toward reducing the use of animals in...
A major step forward for wildlife protection and ethical tourism Indonesia has officially banned elephant riding nationwide, marking a historic milestone in the global movement to protect animal welfare and promote ethical tourism. The ban, announced by the Ministry...
The OIPA (International Organization for Animal Protection) expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of Brigitte Bardot, a legendary and admired film star and public figure who dedicated much of her life to animal protection. After a film career that made...
