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Avian flu crisis is a call to rethink our food system
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Amidst the headlines detailing the severe outbreak of avian flu in South Africa, the culling of approximately 7.5 million infected chickens this year, and the resulting economic impacts, animal protection organization HSI/Africa says the fragility of our current food system
Eurobarometer: EU citizens demand better animal welfare
BRUSSELS—The European Commission released today the long-awaited results of its Eurobarometer survey on EU citizens’ attitudes towards animal welfare. As anticipated, the polling data confirms that the vast majority of Europeans (84%) believe that the welfare of farm animals should be better
Humane Society International/Mexico honors animals in Dia de Muertos celebration
MEXICO CITY—Humane Society International/ Mexico is pleased to announce its participation in the traditional Dia de Muertos Ofrendas at Casa Fuerte del Indio Fernández in Coyoacán. This year's beautiful and heartfelt ofrenda will be dedicated to all animals, with a special remembrance for those who
Humane Society International with Felinnos Foundation provides veterinary care to cats at a criminal detention center in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile―Almost 100 cats living in Chile’s largest and oldest prison facility have received veterinary care for the first time thanks to a joint program by Humane Society International and local Chilean charity Felinnos Foundation. The cats living with the estimated 4,482 inmates at the
Alibem sets a new standard for animal welfare with gestation crate phase-out
SÃO PAULO―Alibem, one of the largest pig producer integrators in Brazil, has published a new animal welfare policy that includes a commitment to reduce the months-long cage confinement of mother sows to no more than seven days, setting a new standard for all upcoming projects and facilities
New Public Ministry in Mexico specializing in crimes against animals receives training from global animal protection organization
TEPIC, Nayarit—This week, Humane Society International/Mexico conducted a training aimed at strengthening Nayarit’s response to animal cruelty and disaster situations. The event brought together 75 participants from a diverse group, including personnel from 911 emergency services, public prosecutors
Endangered wild cats and monkeys among 27 animals returned to the wild by wildlife charities in Guatemala after rescue from illegal trafficking
PETEN, Guatemala—Twenty-seven mammals and birds have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from illegal trafficking and cruelty incidents. Non-governmental organizations Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, known locally
Interrogazione parlamentare al Ministro dell’Agricoltura Lollobrigida in merito alla mancata adozione del decreto per la cessione dei visoni ancora rinchiusi negli allevamenti vietati e chiusi
ROMA—Le associazioni Animal Law Italia, Essere Animali, Humane Society International(Europe e LAV, tra le promotrici dell’ Iniziativa dei Cittadini Europei #FurFreeEurope (1.502.319 firme validate raccolte), accolgono favorevolmente e sostengono l’interrogazione parlamentare presentata dalla
Bangkok luxury hotel goes greener with expanded plant-based menus
BANGKOK—Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in conjunction with Humane Society International pledges to shift 20% of menu options across six dining venues to plant-based proteins in the next two years. Made in response to travelers’ growing appetite for people, animal and planet-friendly food
Webinar showcases future of pig farming is crate-free
HANOI, Viet Nam—Leading international experts on pig farming, behavior and animal welfare will gather online on Nov. 22 and 29 for the “Group Housing of Sows—The Future of Pig Production in Viet Nam and Globally” webinar series. It will give food companies, pig farmers, financial institutions
Conference celebrates first year of revised Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking
BRUSSELS—A year after the publication of the Revised Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking, representatives from Member States, the European Commission, the European Parliament and civil society gathered in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the Action Plan and solutions to end illegal
Approvato in via definitiva il DDL sulla “carne coltivata” e denominazioni prodotti vegetali, per le associazioni è una legge ideologica che blocca l’innovazione, danneggia la ricerca e le imprese italiane e favorisce la sofferenza animale
ROMA—Con 159 voti favorevoli della maggioranza, 34 astenuti e 53 voti contrari delle opposizioni – a eccezione del Partito Democratico, che si è astenuto – oggi pomeriggio la Camera ha approvato in via definitiva, dopo un iter accelerato e blindato, il DDL a firma del ministro Lollobrigida
FOI request reveals that the government is failing to publish evidence of 96% opposition to killing animals for fur
LONDON— Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/UK has intensified calls for a UK fur import and sales ban following the publication of an email from former Environment Secretary George Eustice, which reveals that 96% of 30,000 respondents to the Government’s Call for Evidence on
Breaking: Canada enacts historic ban on elephant ivory and rhino horn trade
OTTAWA, Ontario—The Canadian government has banned domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as well as the import of hunting trophies containing these parts. The landmark measures fulfill a 2021 Ministerial mandate and are a critical step in protecting these iconic species. The move follows
Fast-food giants make first steps towards chicken welfare in Romania and Poland
BRUSSELS— The first-ever evaluation of chicken welfare among 16 fast-food brands in Poland and Romania reveals that the fast-food industry in Eastern Europe is taking its first steps towards increasing the welfare of chickens used for meat . The 2023 Pecking Order reports for Poland and Romania
Over 300 South Korean academic and industry experts urge the passage of bills promoting better science without the use of animals
SEOUL—Humane Society International/Korea and 346 South Korean academic and industry experts delivered a letter to the chair of National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee, Dong Kun Shin, urging the Korean government to pass bills promoting state-of-the-art science replacing animal testing. With
Webinar showcases achievable cage-free egg shift in Latin America
MEXICO CITY— Humane Society International and Alianza Alimentaria held their "Successful Transition to a Cage-Free Egg Supply Chain" webinar which drew ian audience of 76 attendees from the hospitality and food industry. Experts in animal welfare and biosecurity, alongside industry leaders like
De Black Friday, Humane Society International face un apel către publicul larg să aleagă Fur-Free Friday și să contribuie astfel la interzicerea fermelor de blănuri în România
BUCUREȘTI—Humane Society International/Europe lansează o nouă campanie online și îndeamnă consumatorii să aleagă produse fără blănuri (fur-free) de Black Friday, zi care coincide cu mișcarea internațională Fur-Free Friday (Vinerea Fără Blănuri). Organizația le reamintește cumpărătorilor că în
La France avance vers l’interdiction d’importer des trophées de chasse issus d’espèces protégées
PARIS— Hier, une proposition de loi transpartisane visant à interdire l'importation de trophées de chasse d'espèces protégées vers la France a été déposée par la députée Ecologiste Sandra Regol avec le soutien de la présidente du groupe d'études Condition et bien-être des animaux à l’Assemblée
De Kuyper Royal Distillers embarks on a mission for responsible egg sourcing
BRUSSELS—De Kuyper Royal Distillers has become one of the first distillers globally to announce a commitment for the responsible sourcing of eggs. As early as 2011, the Dutch manufacturer of distilled spirits and liqueurs, which uses approximately 19 million eggs annually, has embarked on a mission