Episodes
4 days ago
Macaques on Social Media
4 days ago
4 days ago
To round up International Macaque Week 2024, we explore the vital work of Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC) member organizations Lady Freethinker and Action for Primates in combating the exploitation of macaques in online cruelty content. We discuss the global reach of this issue and the challenges faced by animal advocates in getting social media platforms to take down abusive content.Find out more about our guest organizations at https://ladyfreethinker.org/ and https://actionforprimates.org/
5 days ago
Macaque Tales Lisa Jones-Engel
5 days ago
5 days ago
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, Senior Science Advisor, PETA.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
6 days ago
Macaque Tales: Cris Armengol
6 days ago
6 days ago
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from Cris Armengol from the Gibbon Conservation Society.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
7 days ago
Macaque Tales: Erin Riley
7 days ago
7 days ago
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from anthropologist Professor Erin Riley.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
Saturday May 04, 2024
Macaque Tales: Amanda Yonica
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from Amanda Yonica of the Asia for Animals Coalition.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
Friday May 03, 2024
Macaque Tales: Kurnia Ilham
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from Dr. Kurnia Ilham, who studies interactions between humans and macaques.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
Thursday May 02, 2024
Macaque Tales: Jo Leen Yap
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
In celebration of International Macaque Day, we're featuring quick macaque tales from a variety of macaque people - a new, personal story each day! Today we hear from Dr. Jo Leen Yap, founder of Langur Project Penang.
Learn more at www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
Wednesday May 01, 2024
International Macaque Week - Macaques ~ Dialects, floss and tools
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Today is the start of International Macaque Week (IMW), and what better way to start this week than learning all about these wonderful primates? Learn more about macaque communication, social bonds, motherhood, cognitive abilities, tool use (including flossing!) and much more in this episode.
Originally created by Barbary Macaque Awareness and Conservation, this year, the AfA Macaque Coalition is helping to coordinate and reinvigorate IMW, so expect to see many activities, facts, information, and ways you can get involved in the coming days!
You can access all this on IMW’s social media pages and website - www.macaquecoalition.com/international-macaque-week
This podcast episode is part of AfA’s recently launched project called One Life, a database of education resources which NGOs can use to promote concepts of animal sentience.
Learn more at www.asiaforanimals.com/one-life.
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Cats and Dogs in Conflict Zones
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Warzones are undoubtedly some of the most devastating and chaotic environments one can imagine. Nowzad, an organization committed to animal welfare in conflict zones, has fearlessly undertaken the challenging task of working in war-ravaged regions such as Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Despite the inherent dangers, their dedicated team has been relentless in their efforts to rescue and enhance the well-being of animals affected by these conflicts.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
A conversation with World Animal Justice - Utilizing the Law to Help Animals
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
How can animal advocates create a future where justice for animals is the global standard? Join us for a compelling discussion with Dr. Sabine Brels, founder of World Animal Justice (WAJ).
WAJ is spearheading a movement to bring "crimes against animality" into international law, mirroring the protections afforded to humans and the environment. In this episode of the AfA Policy Coalition podcast, you'll discover WAJ's bold vision for a world where animal rights are upheld, their strategies to criminalize acts of extreme cruelty and the overexploitation of animals as well as the Asia Pacific Animal Law Overview (APALO) – a groundbreaking project mapping animal protection laws across the region. Ready to drive change in animal law?
Visit worldanimaljustice.org to learn more about WAJ's vital work and how you can support their efforts. More about APALO, visit https://worldanimaljustice.org/projects/
Welcome
The Asia for Animals podcast - A united voice for Asia’s animals. The podcast where you can learn about work to protect animals across Asia. Brought to you by the Asia for Animals Coalition!
In each episode, you will hear from guest speakers sharing their expertise on a wide variety of animal advocacy topics, approaches and issues from all over Asia.
Our episodes will be hosted by the coordinators of our many working groups covering farm animals, macaques, animal cruelty on social media, sanctuaries & rescue centres, companion animals, capacity building and more.