World Animal Justice (WAJ) -Introductory video World Animal Justice 2023-11-03 | World Animal Justice (WAJ) is dedicated to advance justice for animals worldwide. Our Unique group of international law Experts is working towards ending animal crimes & defending animal rights globally, in considering both international law theory and practice. WAJ is the leading organization paving the way for "crimes against animality" to be defined, recognized, and ultimately forbidden in international law. Such as crimes against humanity and the environment, the crimes against animality also deserve a global consideration. The global issues concerning humanity, animality and our planet are all interconnected. We Urgently need to solve them All.Discover WAJ vision and revolutionary goal in this video.Spread the message widely for animals!Website: worldanimaljustice.orgLinkedin: @WorldAnimalJustice
Webinaire- Initiatives de Policiers pour la Protection Animale - 4 oct 2024 World Animal Justice 2024-10-14 | 00:00 Introduction du webinaire01:30 Présentation de Céline Gardel25:18 Présentation de Julien Neirynck44:45 Présentation de Julien Lacave1:07:50 Conclusion du webinaire🚨Curieux de connaître les initiatives des forces de police pour mieux protéger les animaux et faire appliquer les lois anti-cruauté?👉Regardez ce replay!💡Cet évènement unique s'est tenu à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale des animaux le 4 octobre 2024. Il a été coorganisé par World Animal Justice dont Sabine Brels est la directrice et l'animatrice, et les 4Pattounes dont Céline Gardel est la directrice et à l'origine de ce webinaire. Il met en lumière les initiatives uniques de 3 officiers de Police pour les animaux avec Céline Gardel en France, Julien Neirynck en Suisse, et Julien Lacave en Belgique.🔹CELINE GARDEL: LA FORMATION DES POLICIERS COMME CLÉ POUR LUTTER CONTRE LA CRUAUTÉ ENVERS LES ANIMAUXCapitaine de police et fondatrice de 4 Pattounes en France, Céline Gardel est la force motrice de ce webinaire. Dans son intervention, elle met en avant le rôle de l'éducation et de la formation des forces de police pour lutter contre la cruauté envers les animaux, en insistant sur la prévention, l'application des lois et l'éducation des jeunes pour garantir une protection durable.🔹JULIEN NEIRYNCK : TRAFIC ILLÉGAL D'ANIMAUX ET MAUVAIS TRAITEMENTS, INDICATEURS DE RISQUE ET BASES LÉGALESGarde-frontière depuis 8 ans en Suisse, Julien Neirynck a observé une augmentation de 50 % des cas de trafic illégal et de mauvais traitements envers les animaux. Il aborde les indicateurs de risque et les bases légales sur lesquelles les forces de l'ordre et les juges peuvent s'appuyer pour lutter efficacement contre ces phénomènes.🔹JULIEN LACAVE : L'UNITÉ DE SURVEILLANCE DE LA POLICE SUR TOUS LES INCIDENTS IMPLIQUANT DES ANIMAUXPolicier en Belgique, Julien Lacave décrit le rôle de cette unité qui répond au manque de sensibilisation à la législation sur les animaux et vise à améliorer la réponse policière aux incidents impliquant des animaux, qu'il s'agisse de maltraitance ou de protection de la faune. En parallèle, il a fondé le Belgian Animal Law Enforcement Network afin d'impliquer tous les acteurs.👉Voir l'intégralité du webséminaire avec les officiers anglophones et francophones: worldanimaljustice.org/info👉Soutenir le travail de World Animal Justice pour renforcer le droit de la protection des animaux: helloasso.com/associations/world-animal-justice/formulaires/2/en
Webinar-Police Forces Protecting Animals : Initiatives for Law Enforcement- World Animal Day [EN-FR] World Animal Justice 2024-10-11 | 00:00 Sabine Brels introduction02:32 Mark Randell presentation21:46 Siobhan Chase presentation49:05 Questions to Mark & Siobhan58:33 Shift to FRENCH - Introduction59:00 Céline Gardel presentation1:23:50 Julien Neirynck presentation1:43:16 Julien Lacave presentation2:06:42 Conclusion ---Hosted by World Animal Justice in partnership with 4Pattounes, this Webinar Panel of leading Police experts for animals address a core subject: The Key Role of Police Forces to Protect Animals and Enforce Animal Anti-Cruelty Laws.This webinar is divided in 2 Parts: -- PART 1 in ENGLISH (1st Hour)- Mark Randell: TACKLING ANIMAL CRIMES TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIESSenior Detective and Campaign Manager at NatureWatch in the UK, Mark Randell highlights the need to address animal crimes within communities, drawing on his experience in criminal motivation and collaboration to advance animal welfare globally.- Siobhan Chase: POLICE COLLABORATION FOR ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENTSergeant at Fairfax Police Animal Division in the USA, Siobhan Chase addresses the need for strong partnerships with law enforcement to support animal welfare protection, emphasizing the importance of providing agencies with training and resources to enhance collaboration for the benefit of animals and the community. She mentions the 2022 Resolution from International Association of Chiefs of Police in support of animal protection and to counter animal abuse.-- PART 2 in FRENCH (2nd Hour)- Céline Gardel: POLICE TRAINING AS A KEY TO COMBAT ANIMAL CRUELTYPolice Captain and Founder of 4 Pattounes in France, Céline Gardel is the driving force behind this webinar. In her talk, she highlights the role of police forces’ education and training as to combat animal cruelty, emphasizing prevention, legal enforcement, and youth education to ensure lasting protection.- Julien Neirynck: ILLEGAL ANIMAL TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE, RISK INDICATORS AND LEGAL BASESBorder guard for 8 years in Switzerland, Julien Neirynck observed a 50% increase in cases of illegal trafficking and animal abuse. He addresses the risk indicators and the legal bases on which law enforcement and judges can rely to effectively combat these phenomena.- Julien Lacave, THE POLICE MONITORING UNIT ON ALL INCIDENTS INVOLVING ANIMALSPolice officer in Belgium, Julien Lacave outlines this unit role to answer the lack of awareness of animal legislation and to improve police responses to incidents involving animals, from abuse to wildlife protection. In parallel he founded the Belgian Animal Law Enforcement Network to involve all actors.This webinar ends with the idea to propose a List of Recommandations from Leading Police Forces as to Better Protect Animals Around the World.More on WAJ website: worldanimaljustice.org/infoSupport WAJ work: helloasso.com/associations/world-animal-justice/formulaires/2/en
Legal Victories & Challenges to Protect Farm Animals around the World-WAJ Webinar Panel-4 oct 2024 World Animal Justice 2024-10-09 | 00:00 World Animal Justice intro00:31 Sabine Brels webinar intro3:32 Giulia Malerbi presentation20:37 Roslyn Wells presentation45:48 Nancy Makuvise presentation1:09:25 Apoorva presentation1:21:50 Roadmap on cruel farming practices?1:45:45 Economic drivers of factory farming?For the World Animal Day on 4 Oct 2024, this High-Level Experts Panel of brilliant WAJ Experts addresses a core subject: The Legal Protection of Farm Animals. This online event, hosted by WAJ Director Sabine BRELS, explores some recent Legal Victories & Challenges to Protect Farm Animals around the World. The law cases addressed by the speakers on farm animals widely cover: Europe, North America, Australia, Africa and India.- Giulia Malerbi: OCTOPUS FARMING BANS Head of Global Policy at Aquatic Life Institute, Giulia Malerbi dives into the emerging industry of octopus farming, assessing its legal, ethical, and environmental implications, and advocate for a global ban based on the sentience and welfare concerns of octopuses, as well as the gaps in current regulations.- Roslyn Wells: LIVE EXPORT BAN IN AUSTRALIAFormer Director of Public Affairs for the Animal Justice Party in Australia, Roslyn Wells addresses the process and strategy behind the adoption of the bill banning the live sheep trade by sea from Australia, successfully passed on 1st July 2024, despite the opposition from the live export industry and set to take effect in May 2028.- Nancy Makuvise: ANIMAL LAW & VEGANISM FOR ANIMAL PROTECTIONAnimal law advocate in Zimbabwe, Nancy Makuvise explores how animal law and veganism can mutually reinforce each other to advance animal justice, promote legal reforms, and support a more compassionate and sustainable food culture.- Apoorva: POLICY RESEARCH FOR FARMED ANIMALS IN INDIA Founding Director of the Animal Law & Policy Network (ALPN), Apoorva addresses the limited India-specific research on animal welfare and explains how the ALPN aims to support the farmed animal advocacy movement in India through evidence-based research.This Panel of Animal Law Experts finally discuss concrete recommendations in order to improve the legal protection of farm animals around the world, in adressing the ethical, ecological and economic issues of factory farming; as well as the need to transition to a sustainable food-system, based on plant-based proteins and to foster a compassionate food-culture around the world to create a better world for present and future generations.- More on WAJ website: worldanimaljustice.org/info- Support WAJ work: helloasso.com/associations/world-animal-justice/formulaires/2/en
WAJ Webinar- Dr Saba PIPIA- How does International Criminal Law Protect Animals in War and Peacetime World Animal Justice 2024-08-15 | This WAJ Expert webinar on the series 'International Criminal Law & Animals' features Dr Saba Pipia. In his presentation, he highlights the incidental protection of animals in international criminal law, specifically questioning whether crimes against animals can be prosecuted under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. He considers hypothetical scenarios where harm to animals might constitute part of crimes against humanity, genocide, or crimes of agression, assuming all requisite elements of those crimes are satisfied. His presentation also discusses the inclusion of animals in the recently defined concept of 'Ecocide'. He critically analyzes both the opportunities and the potential limitations of applying the protective regime of Ecocide to animals. Lastly, he addresses the potential for recognizing animals as victims of international crimes.About the speaker: WAJ Expert, Dr Saba Pipia is PhD in law and currently legal advisor at the Diakonia IHL Center. He teaches international law at the Georgian American University and Caucasus University. Saba is based in Tbilisi, Georgia. engaged in multiple research projects on animal law during his post-doctoral studies, holding research fellowships at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, as well as Michigan State University and the University of Michigan in the United States. Currently, he is working on a project aimed at establishing animal law as a standalone course in Georgian law schools. He has presented his research at various conferences and has published several articles on animal protection.- This presentation is illustrated by the animals' paintings of Merab Abramishvili, Georgian painter.
WAJ Webinar -Marine Lercier -War Crimes Against Animals World Animal Justice 2024-07-27 | In this exclusive webinar, WAJ Expert Marine Lercier provides an overview of animals’ protection in wars under International Humanitarian Law and examines the sanctions (or lack thereof) for grave breaches under International Criminal Law. It challenges the anthropocentric focus of International Humanitarian Law, which indirectly benefits animals but fails to recognise them as victims of war crimes. Recognising the limitations of International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law, it suggests to protect animals as sentient beings affected by wars.- Marine Lercier is a PhD candidate in Global Animal Law and a Researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), where she has taught Animal Law and Roman Law. She obtained her Master’s in Animal Law and Society from the UAB with the highest honours. She also holds Master’s degrees in International Law and European Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice.
Animal Law UK Conference 2024 - WAJ Presentation World Animal Justice 2024-07-22 | Do you want to know why animal crimes should be globally banned? Discover key answers in this video featuring Dr Sabine BRELS, International Animal Lawyer and WAJ Founder, at the UK Animal Law Conference in May 2024 titled: "World Animal Justice: Animal Law Revolution is on the Way".
WAJ Webinar- Ankita Shanker & Vanessa Man-Yi Wong- Crimes against animals - Victims of Atrocities World Animal Justice 2024-07-08 | In this key webinar of WAJ series on International Criminal Law and Animals, the brilliant speakers Ankita Shanker & Vanessa Man-Yi Wong adress the notions of "Crimes against animals" and animals as "victims", and ways to advance them in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Whilst the aim of International Criminal Law (ICL) is to end impunity and uphold international criminal justice, it is a bleak reality that animals are a massive group of invisible victims of serious atrocities who benefit from no mention under the current framework of ICL. The violence committed against animals is as real as it is lawful. When done against humans, such violence may qualify as one or more international crime. When done against animals, it is typically lawful as “common industry practice”, justified on grounds of human convenience. In this webinar, the speakers articulate a more involved response to the abuse of animals by exploring the actual possibility of criminalising certain forms of serious atrocities against animals as international crimes and prosecute perpetrators as international criminals.
WAJ webinar- Pr Deborah CAO- Crimes against animality & international law World Animal Justice 2024-06-18 | In this exclusive WAJ Expert webinar, Pr Deborah CAO addresses the "Crimes against Animality and International law". This key subject is at the core of our work at World Animal Justice (WAJ).Pr Deborah Cao is teaching animal law and ethics at Griffith University, Australia. She is the first scholar who raised the need for an international law answer to the crimes against animals in her publications since 2014.- Discover more in this presentation where she develops this key subject.Abstract: Humans are the leading cause of distress, pain, suffering and destruction to other animals no matter which country and which culture we come from. Humans, individually and collectively, have caused enormous harms to animals. Human violence and abuse of animals are first of all, human crimes, perpetrated across national and cultural boundaries in all human societies, although some crimes are peculiar to some localities or cultures. Given the globalised world today and the widespread animal abuse of all kinds around the world in globalised animal cruelty, it is imperative that we consider animal cruelty and abuse not only in particular countries, but also globally and seek global solutions. A legal order regulating animal related matters in international and regional laws has been emerging. As law evolves including international law, it is crucial and essential that we explore and seek recognition for crimes against animality in international law and develop international animal law as part of the international law framework.
World Animal Justice - Rise Up for the Voiceless World Animal Justice 2024-06-14 | This short video shows World Animal Justice essential message to raise up for the voiceless, united together as animal lawyers and advocates around the world, who work to protect animal rights, stop animal crimes, ban all forms of cruelty and free animals from avoidable suffering to create a better world for all living beings on Earth.#WorldAnimalJustice #DefendAnimalRights #EndAnimalCrimes
WAJ Presentation -UK Animal Law Conference 2024 World Animal Justice 2024-06-03 | Do you want to know why animal crimes should be globally banned? Discover key answers in this video featuring Dr Sabine BRELS, International Animal Lawyer and WAJ Founder, at the UK Animal Law Conference in May 2024 titled: "World Animal Justice: Animal Law Revolution is on the Way".
WAJ Expert Webinar-Dr Sabine BRELS- World Animal Justice: Defend Animal Rights & End Animal Crimes World Animal Justice 2024-05-07 | This Webinar features Dr Sabine BRELS, World Animal Justice (WAJ) Founder & Director.In this webinar, you will learn about World Animal Justice vision and mission to Defend Animal Rights & to End Animal Crimes in the law worldwide. You will also discover the main goals of our organization working for the recognition and prohibition of the 'Crimes against animality' and 'Zoocide' in international law and why we need to stop them. Finally, you will be know more on the next webinars, where animal lawyers from all around the world who will share their unique legal expertise and formulate concrete proposals to improve the legal protection of animals.Online webinar from the 7 May 2024.
