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Dr. Dr. h.c. Antoine F. Goetschel (Global Animal Law Association): Animal Welfare – Representation Now, Rights Maybe Later: Urgent Measures on the Regional, National and Global Level
27.02.2025
As the largest marginalised group in society in terms of numbers, animals are currently under pressure in law, business and society.
Antoine Goetschel - A Lawyer for Animals
03.02.2025
Antoine Goetschel is a Swiss lawyer who has been advocating for animal rights for over 30 years. As the world’s first "animal lawyer," he has represented many animals in court. In a lecture at the National Library, he discussed the state of animal protection law in Europe and the future of human-animal relations.
... and the animal? Where is our relationship with animals heading From the perspective of society, law, ethics and the economy?
14.01.2025
What incentives can be used to promote animal welfare and animal health, including aspects of pandemic prevention and antibiotic resistance, in Luxembourg, Europe and worldwide?
Developments in medical law - from traditional medical law to One Health
05.11.2024
The time seems ripe to call for a legally binding convention under the umbrella of the UN that takes animal health into account alongside animal welfare and thus builds a bridge to human health.
CABI Article - Animal welfare as the basis of One Health
13.03.2024
Animal welfare as the basis of One Health: A UN convention on animal welfare, health, and protection poses a realistic solution to improved animal welfare and human health
Dr Antoine Goetschels honorary doctorate from the University of Berne
18.12.2022
The team at GAL would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Antoine Goetschel, Founder and Director of GAL, for being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Berne.