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Call for an end to cruel factory farming

Right now, in the UK, factory farming is inflicting untold misery on billions of animals. This immense cruelty isn’t ‘another place’ problem, it’s our problem.

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Our work

We’re building a new world for animals by tackling the root causes of exploitation and abuse.

Wildlife

Our work

We’re fighting to end the abuse and exploitation of wild animals by raising awareness and inspiring people to campaign with us. Let's build a future where all animals live safely.

Farming

Our work

Factory farming is inflicting cruelty on billions of animals. Find out more on the devastating consequences – for animals, people and the planet – and how to help.

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Animals everywhere need your help

There are plenty of ways to help create a better world for animals. Will you take action today?

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The future of fashion must be wildlife free

Please sign our petition calling on the British Fashion Council to ban all fashion that harms wild animals from London Fashion Week.

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Make protecting animals your legacy

If you've dedicated your life to caring for animals, join our free webinar, "Writing Your Will: The Essentials," to learn how you can continue making a lasting impact.

What we do

Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. And they need our help.
That's why we're here.

About us

We’re a global movement that’s changing the way the world works to end animal cruelty. World Animal Protection has been moving the world to protect animals for more than 70 years. Join us today.

How we are run

World Animal Protection is a registered charity in the UK. We have offices in 12 countries and an international office in London to have the biggest impact for animals.

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We fight to give all animals good lives, from ending factory farming to ending the global wildlife trade. The more who join us, the more we can do. Are you in?

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What is the fastest animal on the planet? And what about the most trafficked? What's another name for a killer whale? Test your animal knowledge with our in-house quizzes. Good luck!

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You'll be giving animals a life worth living, and saving them from pain and misery. Good luck and thank you on behalf of all the animals you're helping.

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Join thousands of animal lovers fighting to protect wildlife and give farmed animals good lives. Sign up now for emails with ways you can help.

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Image credits: Hero: Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) | Jaguar image: Botanica Films/Thomas Poole | Whale image: Lloyd Edwards/Raggy Charters