Food & Nutrition: Vegan and Vegetarian Guide

Known as World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) for 30 years, they changed their name in 2014 to align their brand with their mission. The name World Animal Protection seeks to end animal cruelty and suffering. Forever.

Key dates:

1950 The World Federation for the Protection of Animals (WFPA) is formed.
1959 The International Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPA) is formed.
1981 WFPA and ISPA merge to become WSPA – the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
2014 The name is changed to World Animal Protection.

World Vegan Day:

November 1st is World Vegan Day, which is a day to raise awareness and celebrate the vegan lifestyle and how it can benefit you, the animals, and the environment. Whether you are a vegan or not, you can learn more about this day and why it is celebrated.

World Vegan Day originated in England in 1994, when vegan animal rights activist Louise Wallis was looking for a suitable setting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vegan Society. As President of the Vegan Society, her aim was not only to emphasise the continued existence of a vegan association, but also to draw attention to the fact that the word ‘vegan’ had found its way into the English language. Since November 1, 1994, World Vegan Day has thus provided a welcome occasion for vegans in all parts of the world to celebrate and further promote veganism with all its positive aspects.