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The Work of RSPCA International

The Work of RSPCA International. Content. The RSPCA RSPCA International Priorities in the Balkans. Role of the RSPCA. T he world’s oldest animal welfare organisation. Aims to promote humane treatment , reduce suffering. NGO. Role in enforcing UK animal protection law.

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The Work of RSPCA International

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  1. The Work of RSPCA International

  2. Content • The RSPCA • RSPCA International • Priorities in the Balkans

  3. Role of the RSPCA • The world’s oldest animal welfare organisation • Aims to promote humane treatment, reduce suffering • NGO • Role in enforcing UK animal protection law • Concern for all animals

  4. A historical view 1850s Early contact with animal welfare organisations abroad early 1900s RSPCA ‘branches’ emerged in many territories with colonial links to Britain 1934 RSPCA Overseas Fund established 1997 Proactive strategy developed

  5. Introduction Key regions

  6. Introduction Key regions Europe Spain Portugal Cyprus Greece Poland Hungary Czech Rep. Slovakia Estonia Latvia Bulgaria Romania Turkey Croatia FYR Macedonia Bosnia-Herz. Serbia Montenegro Ukraine

  7. Activities Country programmes Programme manager visits country Activity Aid Training Events Partners Country strategy RSPCA Overseas Fund Grants Training courses Evaluation

  8. RSPCA Priorities in the Balkans • Improved Animal Welfare Law and Enforcement • Coherent Animal Control Strategies at local government level • Animal Welfare component in primary and secondary education • Reduction of illegal trade in CITES species

  9. Activities Animal Welfare Law

  10. Coherent Animal Control Strategies

  11. Animal Welfare Education

  12. CITES enforcement

  13. Summary • Research and solution oriented • Dialogue with the key stakeholders • Realistic and constructive

  14. Thank you Gareth Thomas International Project Manager gthomas@rspca.org.uk tel. +44 (0) 300 123 0266

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