Zimbabwe\u2019s conservationist Advocate Ever Vimbayi Chinoda has been nominated for the prestigious Animal Action Awards in the Women in Conservation category to be held in London today.<\/p>\n
Advocate Ever Chinoda is the founder and Director of Speak Out For Animals, which was founded in 2017.<\/p>\n
She has been nominated for her outstanding achievements and contributions to animal conservation, wildlife law, rescue, and welfare in Africa.<\/p>\n
She also introduced wildlife law at Herbert Chitepo Law School as well as the introduction of a diploma in wildlife law and policy.<\/p>\n
In Zimbabwe, Advocate Chinoda continues to make an impact on wildlife conservation through the training of 139 prosecutors,80 investigators, and police as well as 20 magistrates in wildlife law.<\/p>\n
She developed a rapid response guide on wildlife crime in Zimbabwe for prosecutors and investigators, and is lobbying for the establishment of specialised wildlife courts.<\/p>\n
Through her passion for wildlife, Advocate Chinoda was consulted and successfully lobbied on behalf of Painted Dog Conservation for the painted dog to be upgraded from a problem animal to a specially protected species (SPA).<\/p>\n
In a statement, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) who are the host, confirmed the nomination.<\/p>\n
The event, which will be held at the BAFTA Head Quarters is hosted by the international fund for animal welfare, (IFAW).<\/p>\n
It celebrates individuals and organizations that have made significant contribution to animal welfare and conservation globally.<\/p>\n
The founder and director of Speak Out for Animals (SOFA) Advocate Chinoda has been nominated among 140 others from 26 countries drawn from.<\/p>\n
Awardees hail from across the globe, from Kenya to Zimbabwe, from Belize to Mexico and Canada, from United Kingdom to China and Indonesia each has left a unique mark in the welfare of animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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