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Victory for the World Dog Alliance: South Korea Takes Steps to Outlaw Dog Meat
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Nov 25, 2021
SEOUL, South Korea, November 25, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The South Korean government launched a formal discussion on the prohibition of dog meat, marking another milestone for the World Dog Alliance’s global campaign against this horrific practice.“With the sharp increase in the number of households with pets and growing public interest in animal rights and animal welfare, we are witnessing increasing calls against viewing dog meat consumption as part of an old food culture.”
“We will form a joint private-government consultative body led by civilians and produce a social consensus.”
– South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum
The discussion came after President Moon Jae-in raised the need to “carefully look into banning dog meat consumption” in September.
The public consultation is expected to be concluded in April 2022.
South Korea has the highest population ratio of dog meat eaters in the world, with millions of dogs served at the dining table every year. The cruel practice is often criticized by the international community, tarnishing the country’s image as a democratic and advanced society.
Younger generations in South Korea are generally opposed to dog meat; recent surveys showed over 70% of people support a dog meat ban.
Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance (WDA), started his legislative crusade in South Korea in 2014.
Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the WDA launched an online petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the South Korean government to ban dog meat. The UK Parliament held a debate on this diplomatic issue to expressed its support for the WDA. Later in the same year, Lee Jae-myung, then mayor of Seongnam city and current contender for the upcoming presidential election to be held in March 2022, shut down the biggest dog meat market in South Korea, the Moran Market.
President Moon is known as a dog lover and lives with several dogs at the presidential compound. In 2018, the WDA hosted an event for the “First Dog” Tori, a black stray dog adopted by President Moon. During the event, a letter written by Genlin to President Moon was handed to his daughter.
“Dear Mr. President, if you implement a ban on dog and cat meat, it will turn a new page of history in South Korea, and will contribute to peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula.”
– Genlin’s letter to President Moon Jae-in
Genlin welcomes the move made by the South Korean government. He believes a dog meat ban in the country will serve as an example for the rest of Asia to follow.
Him Lo
info@wdalliance.orgSource: World Dog Alliance
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U.S. Congress Calls for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
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Nov 2, 2021
WASHINGTON, November 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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On Oct. 29, 38 bipartisan Members of the U.S. Congress, led by Congressmen Rodney Davis and Kurt Schrader, sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats proposed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA).“Since the domestic dog and cat meat ban was passed in the 2018 Farm Bill (H.R. 2, Sec. 12515), the United States Congress has called on the Administration to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats proposed by the WDA.”
“We respectfully urge you to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats. Outlawing dog and cat meat in the United States was an important first achievement, but it is critical that the practice end for good across the world.”
– U.S. Congressional Letter
Congressman Rodney Davis is a well-known dog lover and an advocate for banning the consumption of dog and cat meat. For the contribution he made to advance animal welfare, both domestically and internationally, the World Dog Alliance named him the recipient of the Golden Dog Award.
The International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats was proposed by Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance, in 2019. The goal of this treaty is to eradicate all forms of theft, torture, slaughter, trade and consumption of dogs and cats, and to highlight the moral responsibility we have towards dogs and cats, who are human’s companions, friends, service animals and family members.
In Asia, over 30 million dogs are served on the dining table every year, 70% of which are stolen pets. The International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats tackles not only the issue of what people should and should not eat, but also the bigger moral catastrophe beneath it.
Politicians around the world have already demonstrated resounding support for the WDA, sending letters to encourage their respective heads of state to initiate the international agreement:
In February 2020, 30 bipartisan U.S. Congressmen jointly signed a letter to former president Donald Trump.
In March 2020, 67 cross-party British Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In December 2020, 34 cross-party Members of the National Diet of Japan jointly signed a letter to former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
In June 2021, four Norwegian Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to former Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
In October 2021, four Swedish Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.
The WDA thanks all like-minded politicians for their unwavering support. It is Genlin’s hope that the International Agreement will establish a global framework for all countries to enact laws and usher humanity into a more animal-friendly era.
Him Lo
info@wdalliance.orgSource: World Dog Alliance
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World Dog Alliance Celebrates Review of the Dog Meat Ban in South Korea
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Oct 7, 2021
SEOUL, South Korea, October 7, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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On Monday, Sept. 27, South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in stated that there is a need to prohibit dog meat consumption in the country. His statement is welcomed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA), an internationally recognized animal protection group that has campaigned for a dog meat ban in South Korea since 2014.The eating of dog meat has long been a prevalent practice in South Korea, with millions of dogs served at dining tables every year, despite criticism from animal lovers.
Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance, started his legislative crusade in South Korea in 2014. To raise international awareness, Genlin filmed a documentary, “Eating Happiness,” to reveal the barbaric nature of the consumption of dog meat. The documentary received critical acclaim from around the world.
Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the World Dog Alliance launched an online petition on the United Kingdom’s Parliament website, urging the South Korean government to outlaw dog meat. The United Kingdom Parliament held a debate on this internationally important topic and expressed its support. Thanks to the World Dog Alliance’s advocacy, Lee Jae-myung, then Mayor of Seongnam city and current contender for the upcoming presidential election in South Korea, shut down the biggest dog meat market in South Korea, the Moran Market.
Genlin also held conferences on banning dog meat in the National Assembly of South Korea, garnering support from like-minded politicians including Pyo Chang-won, former Member of National Assembly. Together, Pyo Chang-won and the World Dog Alliance launched a petition on the website of the executive office and official residence of South Korea’s head of state (the Blue House), calling for a nationwide ban on dog meat. The petition was signed by 200,000 South Korean citizens.
In July 2018, the World Dog Alliance hosted an event for the “First Dog” Tori, a black stray dog adopted by President Moon Jae-in of South Korea. During the event, Jason Pang, Director of Development of the World Dog Alliance, presented a letter written from Genlin to President Moon’s daughter, a letter that has helped spark President Moon’s interest in banning dog meat.
To establish an international framework on banning dog and cat meat, the World Dog Alliance is campaigning for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, which is widely supported by politicians in many countries. To express cross-party support for the cause, 30 bipartisan United States Representatives signed a letter to President Donald Trump in February 2020; 67 British Members of Parliament signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March 2020; 34 Members of the Japanese National Diet signed a letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in December 2020; and four Norwegian lawmakers signed a letter to Prime Minister Erna Solberg in June 2021. If the ban on dog meat in South Korea is passed successfully, it will have a profound impact on countries where the practice still exists, including China and Vietnam. Once in place, the legislation will speed up the progress of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats advocated by the World Dog Alliance globally.
Him Lo
Email: info@wdalliance.orgSource: World Dog Alliance
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Norwegian Lawmakers Urge Prime Minister to Initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
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updated: Jul 7, 2021
OSLO, Norway, July 7, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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After over 100 lawmakers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan wrote to their heads of government calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats as proposed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA), four Norwegian lawmakers co-signed a letter to Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, on June 18, urging the same:“We cordially invite the Prime Minister to join the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, led by the World Dog Alliance … Signing the International Agreement can confirm Norway’s strong commitment to bettering animal welfare internationally.” – Parliamentary Letter
Signatories include Ulf Leirstein, Hanne Dyveke Søttar, Silje Hjemdal and Åshild Bruun-Gundersen.
Ulf Leirstein, the leading lawmaker behind the Parliamentary letter, has long been a strong supporter of the WDA. In March 2019, the WDA held an event in the Norwegian Parliament jointly with Ulf Leirstein to advocate for legislation to ban dog and cat meat.
Siv Jensen, the leader of the Progress Party and Minister of Finance in the government cabinet, expressed her support for the WDA’s campaign on social media. She also quoted remarks made by her fellow party members:
“It should be a matter of course that Norway signs the International Agreement” – Hanne Dyveke Søttar
“Norway, as a nation, should be 100% behind this campaign” – Silje Hjemdal
“Norway has been at the forefront of animal welfare issues for many years. This is why Norway has a strong voice on the international level” – Åshild Bruun-Gundersen
Norway is a country of animal lovers. Roughly half of all households in Norway own pets: there are 1.2 million dogs and cats in the country which has a population of 5.4 million. Over 1.1 million Norwegian people are enthusiastic followers of topics related to dogs and cats. There is not a single stray dog in Norway thanks to the progressive thinking of the Norwegian people. In 2015, the Norwegian government launched an animal police pilot project to prevent animal cruelty and violence, showing the advancement of animal welfare policies in the country.
As the country with the highest Human Development Index in the world, Norway has a significant influence on global civilization and moral standards. For this reason, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year in Oslo, and the winner is selected by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
In the past, environmental issues and the understanding that human activities cause climate change were dismissed by many as conspiracy theories. In 2004, the Nobel Peace Prize was given to Wangari Maathai for her contribution to sustainable development; and, in 2007 the prize was given to Al Gore and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change. Such moves shifted the world’s focus to environmental protection, setting off a green wave in many countries.
In light of this, the joint letter from the Norwegian lawmakers is of profound significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness for animal welfare issues around the world, and now is the perfect time to stop the practice of eating dog and cat meat. Genlin, the founder of the WDA, believes that if Norway initiates the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, it will serve as a call to action on the international stage, and will inspire more people to reflect on the relationship between animal welfare and world peace.
Source: World Dog Alliance
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World Dog Alliance: From ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ to ‘Dog and Cat Diplomacy’ — The Icebreaker Between China and the United States
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updated: Feb 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, February 19, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The World Dog Alliance (WDA), an international animal welfare organization dedicated to promoting an explicit ban on dog and cat meat, is campaigning for a ground-breaking “Dog and Cat Diplomacy” between China and the United States, following the example of “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” in the 1970s.“Ping-Pong Diplomacy” refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the U.S. and China in 1971, which resulted in a thaw in Sino-American relations.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, Genlin, the founder of The World Dog Alliance (WDA), has been calling for the Chinese government to “ban wild meat for health; ban dog and cat meat for morality.” In April 2020, Shenzhen became the first city in China to ban the consumption of dog, cat, and wild animal meat. Soon after, in May 2020, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs reclassified dogs and cats from “livestock” to “companion animals.”
In his most recent campaign, Genlin has urged China and the U.S. to jointly sign the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats”. The agreement aims to eradicate all forms of theft, torture, slaughter, trade and consumption of dogs and cats, and to highlight the moral responsibility we have towards dogs and cats, who are human’s companions, friends, service animals and family members. Genlin proposes that the joint signing of this agreement would be a “Dog and Cat Diplomacy”, which would help restore U.S.-China relations – mirroring the success of “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” – and end the moral crisis that kills over 20 million dogs annually in Asia.
Politicians around the world have already demonstrated resounding support for WDA’s international agreement. To encourage their respective heads of state to initiate the international agreement, 30 bipartisan U.S. Congressmen jointly signed a letter to President Trump in February 2020; 67 cross-party British Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March 2020; and 34 cross-party Members of the National Diet, Japan’s national legislature, jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in December 2020.
“Ping-Pong Diplomacy” marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. Half a century later, in the midst of a rapidly changing world, the “Dog and Cat Diplomacy” that Genlin proposes will help the U.S. and China adapt to the current era and serve as another icebreaker between the two countries. Genlin hopes that their respective leaders will commit to a shared goal of “animal protection for world peace.”
Genlin also encourages anyone who loves animals to raise their voice for dogs and cats. The WDA has launched an online petition that indicates there is already widespread support for the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats”. So far, the petition has collected over 260,000 signatures and is quickly closing in on its goal of 300,000 signatures.
Source: World Dog Alliance
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An Announcement on International Convention to Prohibit the Eating of Dog and Cat Meat on Capitol Hill
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updated: Sep 27, 2019
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Yesterday, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) hosted the 5th annual 926 Dog Lovers’ Day and announced it would set up an international convention to prohibit the eating of dog and cat meat at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.September’s event celebrated America’s commitment to put an end to the global consumption of dog and cat meat, and it also commemorated the WDA’s historic legislative efforts in contributing to the quinquennial amendment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018.
The WDA is the first and only organization dedicated to “promoting clear legislation on banning dog meat consumption” in countries around the world. Through the united efforts of NGOs and dedicated individuals, the WDA hopes to end the suffering of 30 million dogs who are slaughtered annually in numerous Asian countries.
As noted by former Congressman Jeff Denham, who championed a U.S.-wide ban on dog and cat meat, “It demonstrates our unity with other nations that have banned dog and cat meat and bolsters existing international efforts to crack down on the practice worldwide.”
During the annual 926 Dog Lovers’ Day event, the World Dog Alliance awarded the Golden Dog Award to the legislators who helped enact the necessary amendments to the Agricultural Improvement Act. The honor went to:
Congressman Alcee Hastings
Congressman Rodney Davis
Senator Pat Roberts
Numerous U.S. legislators attended the event to support WDA founder Genlin in his continuous enterprise to establish an international convention to make WDA’s mission known to legislators and individuals across the globe, and encourage worldwide awareness to this all-important issue.
Genlin’s philosophy is to “change human society, save dogs and cats.” To achieve his vision, while adhering to the legislative strategy, Genlin intends to set up an international convention to prohibit the eating of dog and cat meat. Such a convention will be the best medium to draw international attention to the dog and cat meat issue.
Source: World Dog Alliance US
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UK MPs Call for Ban on Human Consumption of Dog Meat Following USA Ban
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updated: Dec 14, 2018
LOS ANGELES, December 14, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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World Dog Alliance (WDA), which aims to push forward legislation in 100 countries consecutively, is happy to announce that the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote through legislation in the Farm Bill, which outlaws the human consumption of dog and cat meat in America, has prompted cross-party support in the U.K. from Members of Parliament who also want to see the practice banned in the U.K.The U.K. government has stated previously that it would look closely at the decision taken in the U.S. Now that the U.S. legislation has passed, the World Dog Alliance is urging the government to make sure the U.K. remains a world leader in animal welfare by introducing a U.K. ban.
The mission of the World Dog Alliance has always been to not only legally ban the consumption of dog meat, but to also change attitudes and help save canine lives. If humankind wants to create an ecological world in which all animals can live in harmony, we have to start respecting the rights of living of our companion animals and escalating such respect to a common norm. There should be no exception.
Genlin, The Founder of World Dog Alliance
The amendment to the U.S. Farm Bill states that:
“No person may knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption.”
Those who violate the law will be subject to a fine of up to $5,000.
U.S. President Donald Trump will host the signing ceremony of the Farm Bill at the White House within 10 days following the passage of the bill.
The passing of the U.S. Farm Bill highlights the country’s commitment to outlawing the practice globally and cements the USA as a global champion of animal welfare.
“The mission of the World Dog Alliance has always been to not only legally ban the consumption of dog meat, but to also change attitudes and help save canine lives.”- Genlin, the founder of World Dog Alliance
The legislation signifies success for international charity World Dog Alliance, which has been driving the campaign to outlaw the practice globally.
There is no law against the consumption of dog meat in the U.K. While there have been no cases of dog meat consumption in the U.K., the WDA is calling for legislative change that will close the legal loophole and join the USA in outlawing the horrific practice. The WDA believes that outlawing the practice in the U.K. will help with their campaign to ban the practice in countries where it takes place.
The legal ban of dog meat consumption enables the U.S. to acquire the leading position of the U.S. in fighting for animal welfare and defending morality. This sets the direction of human progress and lays one pivotal milestone of animal protection.
Source: World Dog Alliance