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“Animals need a voice” – Antoine F. Goetschel in the NZZ (in German)
22.10.2026
Forty years of advocacy for animals: in an interview with the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, GAL founder Antoine F. Goetschel explains why the enforcement of animal protection law depends on political will – and why animals still lack a voice in criminal proceedings.
Dr. Antoine F. Goetschel to Speak on Animal Law and Policy in Nigeria
18.09.2026
On 19 September 2026, Dr. Antoine F. Goetschel, Founder and President of the Global Animal Law (GAL) Association, will address the conference "Animal Law and Policy: Integrating Protection with Practice" at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The event is organised by the Animal Welfare Club (AWC) of the University of Ilorin, in collaboration with GAL.
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.