Urge the Government of Morocco and FIFA to protect dogs, not sacrifice them for the world’s biggest sporting event.
As the world looks ahead to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, we are deeply concerned by reports of mass killings of stray dogs as part of efforts to prepare host cities.
Football is a global symbol of unity, pride, and humanity. It should never come at the cost of innocent lives.
Importantly, humane solutions already exist and have been formally recognized by the Moroccan government.
In 2019, multiple national authorities, including the Ministry of the Interior, ONSSA, the Ministry of Health, and the National Order of Veterinarians, committed to implementing Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs nationwide. This approach was designed to humanely manage street dog populations while addressing public health concerns such as rabies.
We urge the Government of Morocco to uphold this commitment.
We call on the Government of Morocco to:
- Immediately halt the killing of stray dogs.
- Fully implement and enforce its national TNVR agreement.
- Partner with local and international animal welfare organizations to ensure long-term, sustainable population management.
We call on FIFA to:
- Publicly condemn the mass killing of animals tied to World Cup preparations.
- Require host nations to uphold humane animal welfare standards.
- Use its global platform to ensure that the “beautiful game” does not become associated with cruelty.
The world is watching. A World Cup should never be built on suffering.
Stray dogs are not disposable. They are living beings who deserve protection, not eradication.
We urge immediate action to stop the killings and to ensure that the legacy of the 2030 World Cup is one of compassion, not cruelty.
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As preparations begin for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, stray dogs in Morocco are at risk of being killed in an effort to “clean up” host cities.
This is not a solution, it’s a crisis.
Add your name now to call on the government of Morocco and FIFA to stop the killing and commit to humane alternatives.