On World Donkey Day (May 8), international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, acknowledges Swire Shipping as the first global shipping line to commit publicly to a ‘No Donkey Skins Carriage policy’.In
On World Donkey Day (May 8), international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, acknowledges Swire Shipping as the first global shipping line to commit publicly to a ‘No Donkey Skins Carriage policy’.
In February last year, African Heads of State and Governments endorsed a continent-wide moratorium on the slaughter of donkeys for their skins at the 37th African Union Summit. The agreement was made in recognition of animal welfare concerns and the vital role donkeys play in supporting communities and economies across Africa.
Millions of donkeys are killed for their skins each year, with the vast majority of skins exported across the world by sea and used to make traditional medicines and remedies. This decision by Swire Shipping - which comes into immediate effect on May 8 – represents a significant step in efforts to curb this damaging trade.
The move follows the announcement last year by Emirates that it was banning the transportation of donkey hides on its flights worldwide.
The Donkey Sanctuary believes the actions of these two industry leaders will create momentum and encourage others in the transport sector to follow suit. Restricting the international movement of donkey skins will help protect dwindling donkey populations in parts
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