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During a press conference at the peaceful, government-approved protest on January 23, 2025, the CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), Farman Fadhil Hasan, responded to a question from a TV presenter regarding the use of religion to justify the killing of stray dogs. He firmly stated: “We are witnessing a dangerous manipulation of...
Speaking to a TV presenter during the peaceful protest, one of the passionate volunteers of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization emphasized the need to be “the voice for the voiceless.” She strongly criticized the use of religion to justify the killing of stray dogs, saying: “It’s deeply concerning to see killing being promoted in the...
Following the tragic dog bite incident that resulted in a fatality on April 22, 2025, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) was interviewed by ESTA News Channel. Farman Fadhil, CEO and President of the organization, expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing that he is a person with great compassion for animals and that...
In an interview with Zoom News Channel, Farman Fadhil, CEO and President of KAPO, addressed the growing concern over the increasing number of stray dogs in the region. He emphasized that following the tragic death of a young man due to a dog bite, the need for effective management of the stray dog population has...
During the peaceful, government-approved protest held in front of the UN compound, one of the volunteer members of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization responded passionately to questions from a TV presenter. When asked about her reason for participating, she said, “I’m here to defend the rights of animals—because they cannot speak for themselves. We are...
During the peaceful protest on January 23, 2025, Farman Fadhil Hasan, CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), spoke to APORA TV, emphasizing that the issue of stray dogs is often exaggerated. “It’s not the dogs that are dangerous—it’s how we treat them. The dog I have with me is a stray, yet he...
Shahla Jalil Ibrahim, Deputy CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization, emphasized the importance of the Catch-Neuter-Relocate (CNR) method as a sustainable and humane solution to the rising stray dog population. She strongly condemned the suffering and distress caused by inhumane practices, stating, “The pain inflicted on these animals by humans is unacceptable.” While acknowledging...
In response to the planned culling of over 70,000 stray dogs, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) held a peaceful, government-approved protest, urging authorities to adopt humane and lasting solutions. “Killing is not the answer,” KAPO stated. “Neutering offers a permanent, compassionate approach to managing stray populations.Activists, volunteers, and animal lovers gathered to demand action...
During the peaceful protest held by the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) on January 23, 2025, in front of the Kirkuk Governorate building, one of the organization’s members passionately spoke out against the decision to kill stray dogs. “This is not the solution,” she said. “We should help these animals by feeding them and creating...
On January 23, 2025, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) held a peaceful protest, officially approved by the government, in response to a recent decision by the Governor of Kirkuk to kill stray dogs. The governor cited the increasing number of stray animals and concerns about rabies as justification for the decision. During the protest,...
