For the second time in the history of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, we will be celebrating World Animal Day in cooperation with Duhok Veterinary Directorate, Zewa Center for the Protection of Children and Duhok Zoo. Our events and activities include: a Photographic Exhibition illustrating the animal welfare situation in Iraq; an Exhibition of Childrens Paintings of Animals; visiting the Chairman of Duhok City Council and presenting him with a World Animal Day logo flag; an educational vist to Duhok Zoo by the children from the Zewa Center where they will be taught to love, respect and take care of animals; displaying World Animal Day posters and distibuting flyers; printing the WAD logo on T-shirts and caps. The media will be present to cover our World Animal Day activities with a special focus on childrens TV and radio programs. Dr Sulaiman Tamer, KOARP and World Animal Day Ambassador.