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HSI Responds After Typhoon Haiyan

Give now to support our vital disaster response efforts. November 12, 2013 Relief workers have arrived in Tacloban City with humanitarian aid and while there are long lines for supplies, a measure of order has returned to the strike zone. With this

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Rabbits: Blinded for beauty

The rabbit has become synonymous with cosmetics animal testing the world over and the image most often used on cruelty-free labelling. Rabbits are still widely used in eye and skin tests for consumer products and, alongside guinea pigs, rats and mice, endure

I'm a Little Rhino

Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Rhino" book will be used in schools to help teach children about rhino poaching concerns and conservation efforts. Watch the "I'm a Little Rhino" video. You can click the lower-left icon

Working with China on Wildlife Issues

by Dr. Peter Li Last month, HSI staff traveled to China with the mission of improving animal welfare in zoos and protection in the wild. Reaching zoo directors HSI invited world-renowned elephant researcher Dr. Joyce Poole and Vice Director of Houston Zoo

Yulin Dog Meat Festival Goes Ahead, But in Subdued Fashion

More than 30,000 HSI supporters signed our online petition calling for the cancellation of a dog meat festival planned for June 21 in Yulin, China. We spoke with Dr. Peter Li, HSI’s China policy specialist, about what happened. HSI: Did the festival

Plans to Protect Bullfighting in Spain

As the number of visitors to bullfights falls, Spain's politicians are considering a new law to sustain the cruel spectacles by declaring them cultural heritage, a move that would ensure additional public funds are spent on promoting and protecting the bloodsport across

Whales in the courtroom

June 26, 2013 saw the opening of a landmark case about whaling at the International Court of Justice [ 1] in The Hague in the Netherlands. The case will ultimately be decided upon by the ICJ’s presiding judges and there is no

Jamshedpur, India: Working Towards an Animal-Friendly City

by Keren Nazareth The Sri Dorabji Tata Trust will invest USD $1 million over the next three years to make Jamshedpur, India an animal-friendly city. HSI is the lead implementing agency and has begun work on a project to raise community awareness

Shark Conservation: A Timeline

Humane Society International has been working to increase global awareness about the threats these vulnerable predators face, as well as the crucial role they play in maintaining healthy oceans. Much progress has been made, but the situation for most sharks remains dire

Working toward a Humane World

A Humane World is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block. Subscribe for regular updates.

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