H.A.W.A Participates in the International Conference of contemporary Halal & Fatwa

 H.A.W.A participated in the International Conference of Contemporary Halal & Fatwa 2024 with the paper "Exploring the Ethics and Feasibility of In Ovo Gender Testing for Egg Production within the context of Islam". The paper discusses the use of gender testing of chicks before they are hatched to stop unnecessary culling of male chicks and if this is allowed within the boundaries of Islam despite Eggs being a Halal product to consumer as slaughter is not a consideration. The subject and discussion was well recieved but highlighted the need for further discussion from Islamic scholars.

H.A.W.A takes the stage at European Halal congress

In May 2024 H.A.W.A founder Gemma Ali took to the stage at the European Halal congress in Bosnia. Her presentation was titled: Tayyib and Animal Welfare in Islam: Modern livestock farming practices and welfare assurance considerations covering animal sentience and the rights of livestock animals despite humans using them for food. Other topics covered also include Antibiotic use and expansion of Halal certification. Feed back from the presentation was positive with contacts made with stakeholders from around the globe.