Top international singer Leona Lewis is backing WSPA in a new campaign video launched today.

Lewis pledged her support for WSPA's Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) campaign at a video and photo shoot at the Sony Music Entertainment offices in London. She was joined by her family dog Misty for the shoot.

The UDAW campaign aims to achieve global recognition for animal welfare through an agreement at the United Nations.

"One reason animals are so vulnerable to cruelty is because there is no universal agreement between nations that animals can suffer and feel pain... The campaign for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare could be the beginning of the end for animal cruelty across the world," said Lewis.

Animal Advocate

Speaking about her support for World Society for the Protection of Animals, Lewis said: "I wanted to get involved with WSPA because I think they are doing great campaigns. I've always been a huge advocate for any charities that are trying to help animals, because they are trying to change laws to protect animals – which I think is amazing.”

"I support WSPA because they are trying to end some of the most appalling acts of animal cruelty in the world."

Fans of the singer can find out more about Lewis’s love for animals by reading an exclusive WSPA interview with the singer.

Join Leona: Give Animals a Voice

Lewis calls on her supporters to join her in backing the UDAW campaign. Join in and pledge your support >>

"It's up to us to give these animals a voice, and put a stop to cruelty and neglect, right now," urged Lewis.