Wereldcongres Voor Dierenbescherming 1950: Spirit and Legacy on Global Animal Protection Movement

Arif Purnomo, Ganda Febri Kurniawan

2024

Abstract

This article examines the Wereldcongres voor Dierenbescherming (World Congress for Animal Protection) held in 1950 at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen, a pivotal event in the history of global animal protection. The congress, opened by Dr. W. Hugenholtz with Queen Juliana in attendance, aimed to address pressing international animal welfare concerns while strengthening global cooperation. A key goal was the creation of a large international association comprising all animal protection organizations worldwide. Several notable resolutions were passed, including the abolition of trained animal performances in circuses and other venues, the immediate closure of non-scientific and commercial zoos, and limiting scientific zoos to one per 15 million inhabitants. The congress also underscored the importance of public education, particularly in fostering respect for living creatures among the youth, and highlighted the role of religious institutions in promoting animal welfare. This article explores the congress’s enduring legacy, emphasizing its role in shaping contemporary animal protection laws and its influence on the ongoing global movement for animal welfare. The event’s historical significance continues to inspire international efforts toward humane treatment and protection of animals worldwide.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Purnomo A. and Kurniawan G. (2024). Wereldcongres Voor Dierenbescherming 1950: Spirit and Legacy on Global Animal Protection Movement. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS; ISBN 978-989-758-752-8, SciTePress, pages 5-16. DOI: 10.5220/0013407800004654

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ichels24,
author={Arif Purnomo and Ganda Kurniawan},
title={Wereldcongres Voor Dierenbescherming 1950: Spirit and Legacy on Global Animal Protection Movement},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS},
year={2024},
pages={5-16},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013407800004654},
isbn={978-989-758-752-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS
TI - Wereldcongres Voor Dierenbescherming 1950: Spirit and Legacy on Global Animal Protection Movement
SN - 978-989-758-752-8
AU - Purnomo A.
AU - Kurniawan G.
PY - 2024
SP - 5
EP - 16
DO - 10.5220/0013407800004654
PB - SciTePress