The 3rd Animal Welfare Indonesia – International Conference

Jakarta, December 6, 2024 – The Animal Welfare Indonesia International Conference 2024 officially commenced today at Menara 165, Jakarta, with the theme “United for Animal Welfare: From Practices to Policy Reforms”.

This event was organized by the JAAN Domestic Indonesia Foundation and fully supported by FOUR PAWS International.

The conference was attended by over 432 participants, including experts, practitioners, communities, policymakers, and animal welfare advocates.

Additionally, 43 speakers from both domestic and international backgrounds shared their knowledge and expertise.

The conference serves as a vital platform to discuss strategic steps in advancing animal welfare in Indonesia.

The conference opened with welcoming remarks by:

  • Drh. Merry Ferdinandez, M.Si., Executive Director of JAAN Domestic
  • Dr. drh. Muhammad Munawaroh, MM., President of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI)
  • Dr. drh. Agung Suganda, M.Si., Director General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, who officially inaugurated the event.

The conference featured key sessions covering various important topics, including:

  • Strengthening Animal Welfare Policies by Drh. RD Wiwiek Bagja
  • Humane Management of Rabies Populations by Dr. Elly Hiby (ICAM Coalition)
  • Three Key Factors for Animal Welfare Success by Dr. Martina Stephany (Four Paws International)
  • Collaboration for Advancing Animal Welfare by Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus

The conference was supported by various organizations and community partners, including:

  • Organizations and Communities: AFA, NSN, Animal Alliance Asia, AFFA, Bali Pet Crusaders, Sheva Buana, Animal Lawyer, PDHI, Himpunan Dokter Hewan Shelter, DMFI, Animalfriendsjogja, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Unhas, Stray Cat Devender, Asian Shelter Veterinary Forum, Sahabat Kucing Jalanan, PASI, Animal Don’t Speak Human, Cikananga Conservation, and Sintesia.
  • Collaborators: Ministry of Agriculture, Royal Canin, and the Indonesian Animal Protection Coalition (KPHI).
  • Official Brand Partners: Kalbe Animal Health, Pawprints, Chewee, Animonda, Burgreens, Catto, Nature Bridge, Naturale, CP Petindo, and Bravery.
  • Official Media Partners:
    @unpadstreetfeeding, @bubupawpaw, @pekanbarudoglover, @bubuap.id, @dr.b_thevetshow, @satupeta_anabul, @Bergimew.Foundation, @pawtaxi, @adoptify, @wildlifewhisperersumatra, @jakarta.catlovers, @pedulikucing, @animalloversbersatu, @rainbowsanctuary_indonesia, @klinikhewanjalanan, @petapet, @bensradio, @koalisiphdb, @animalshelterunion, @kukangku.
  • Special Collaboration: UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Association of Shelter Veterinarians.

The conference successfully brought together various stakeholders to create meaningful changes in animal welfare policies and practices.

The discussions held are expected to encourage more effective policy reforms and raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare in Indonesia.

 

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