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Before You Donate: How to Recognise Genuine Animal Rescues and Avoid Scams
Fake animal rescue videos are increasingly being used to collect donations under false pretences. Dramatic scenes are often manufactured, putting animals in danger just to drive views and money. Before donating, it’s important to know how to recognise genuine rescue work and avoid scams that exploit both animals and the public. This guide helps you stay aware and support real animal welfare efforts.
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AfA’s 25th Anniversary Blog
Twenty-five years ago, a small group of dedicated activists banded together to bring the world's attention to the plight of animals across Asia. Activists that were already busy tackling issues of animal suffering within their own regions, taking valuable time out to share their experiences, discuss successful strategies and in the process develop bonds to strengthen their individual actions. This first ever gathering in Manila, initiated in 2000 and delivered in 2001, was th
Oct 302 min read
What's really happening with dogs in Türkiye?
The Dog and Cat Coalition (DACC) has received numerous questions and concerns from the public about the alarming situation faced by the free-roaming dogs in Türkiye. Over the past year, Türkiye has undergone a shift in their policy, moving away from its historically compassionate and dog-friendly approach to a law that many fear will lead to widespread suffering and deaths of dogs in overcrowded shelters. In this blogpost, DACC is going to break down how the situation has es
Oct 275 min read
SMACC Global Summit 2025: Foundations
In an age where cruelty can go viral within seconds, the SMACC Global Summit 2025 brought together over 180 advocates, researchers, and digital defenders to address one urgent question: How can we make the internet a safer place for animals?
Oct 264 min read
Asia for Animals at the 80th UN General Assembly: Highlighting Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Animal Welfare and Sustainable Development
From 6–10 October 2025 , during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) , Ngoc Anh Nguyen , Lead Coordinator of the Asia for Animals (AfA) Policy Coalition , participated in the Animal Welfare Engagement Week  in New York, organized by the World Federation for Animals (WFA) . The series of engagements brought together experts, partners, and government representatives to exchange regional perspectives on integrating animal welfare into international po
Oct 242 min read
Breaking News: Historic Case Marks First Prosecution for Macaque Trade in Bali
Bali, October 8, 2025 - In a landmark moment for wildlife protection in Indonesia, a trader of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) has been convicted of illegal wildlife trade, marking the first prosecution of its kind under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 5 of 2023Â on the Implementation of Public Order, Peace, and Community Protection.
Oct 183 min read
Cruelty for Clicks: The Shocking Scale of Animal Abuse on Social Media
In 2024, SMACC (Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition) analysed over 83,000 links to online cruelty content. These reports, submitted by the public and researchers, reveal a disturbing truth: some of the world’s biggest tech companies are failing to stop animal abuse from thriving on their platforms.
Oct 166 min read
Long-tailed macaques remain Endangered
And it’s worse than we thought! Each year, thousands of long-tailed macaques are bought and sold internationally to be used as subjects of biomedical testing and experimentation - an industry that poses a serious threat to the species’ survival. Once listed on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species as a species of Least Concern, in 2020, long-tailed macaques were uplisted to Vulnerable status - and soon afterwards, in 2022, to
Oct 152 min read
World Rabies Day 2025: A One Health Approach
Rabies is a deadly but preventable disease, with dogs responsible for over 99% of human cases worldwide. This World Rabies Day 2025, the Macaque Coalition Health Subgroup and the Dog & Cat Coalition (DACC) highlight a One Health approach: vaccinating at least 70% of dogs to break transmission, protecting people, pets, and even wildlife like macaques. While macaque-linked rabies is extremely rare, responsible messaging, coexistence, and humane dog population management remain
Sep 295 min read
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