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BRUSSELS—As the trade negotiations between the European Union and Australia move closer towards conclusion, representatives of animal protection NGOs and the negotiating teams from both sides today convened today at the European Parliament for a roundtable discussion organised by Humane Society

BERLIN —In einem emotionalen Brief appellieren 35 Prominente an Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke, umgehend die Einfuhr von Jagdtrophäen bedrohter und geschützter Tierarten nach Deutschland zu unterbinden. Zwischen 2016 und 2022 verzeichnete das Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN) 4.242 Importvorgänge

BRUSSELS—In an unprecedented milestone, the European Citizens Initiative “ ‘Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics —Commit to a Europe without animal testing” reached more than 1.2 million validated signatures in January. This is the second ECI on this issue that has surpassed the one million signature mark

CANCUN, Mexico—Humane Society International, a leading animal welfare organization, signed an agreement with the Biodiversity Institute of Quintana Roo State in Mexico to enhance anti-cruelty training programs and capacity to respond to reports of animal cruelty. Anton Aguilar, director of HSI

CANCUN, México—Humane Society International, una organización líder en bienestar animal, firmó un acuerdo con el Instituto de Biodiversidad del Estado de Quintana Roo en México para mejorar los programas de capacitación contra la crueldad y la capacidad para responder a los reportes de crueldad

DEHRADUN, India— Today, leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/India celebrates the fifth anniversary of its humane street dog management program across Uttarakhand state at a special event celebrating the contributions by volunteers and community members. HSI/India and

SEOUL―Stunning portraits of dogs rescued from South Korea’s dog meat trade will have their Seoul debut in an exhibition called Beyond Prejudice by award-winning French photographer Sophie Gamand and Humane Society International/Korea. The 30 dogs featured in the portraits—including Juliette, a

동물보호단체인 한국 휴메인 소사이어티 인터내셔널(대표 채정아, 이하 한국HSI)은 프랑스 사진작가 소피 가먼드의 구출견 사진전을 진행한다고 밝혔다. 이번 전시는 ‘편견을 넘다’라는 주제로 한국의 개 농장에서 구조된 개들의 해외 입양 이후 변화한 모습을 사진으로 담았다. 사진전에서는 배우 다니엘 헤니가 입양한 골든 리트리버 ‘줄리엣’을 포함한 구출견 17마리의 구조 후 사진과 구조 전 그들이 지내던 개 농장의 모습을 볼 수 있다. 이들은 한국HSI가 구조하여 해외로 입양을 보낸 개들이다. 작품에서 이 구출견들은 작가 소피 가먼드가

SAN JOSE—A study of street dog and cat populations conducted by animal welfare organization Humane Society International in nine key areas in Costa Rica has revealed that animal numbers are starting to decrease in some urban areas thanks to spay and neuter programs. Conducted in July and August last

Update: As of June 2023, Green Connect has published that it no longer buys eggs from caged hens. HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam—Humane Society International welcomes Green Connect, a social enterprise in Viet Nam, as they join the cage-free egg movement. Green Connect commits to exclusively produce and

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YULIN, China—Während die Sommersonnenwende am 21. Juni näher rückt und in der südchinesischen Stadt Yulin das Schlachten Tausender Hunde und Katzen für ihr Fleisch beginnt, zeigt eine neue Umfrage, dass nur ein kleiner Teil der Einwohner*innen von Yulin (19,3 %) gegen ein Verbot des brutalen Handels

—With the summer solstice approaching on June 21, when the slaughter of thousands of dogs (and cats) for meat begins in the city of Yulin, south China, a new survey shows that only a small proportion of Yulin residents (19.3%) oppose a ban on the brutal trade, while 70% say a ban would have no or no

—Con l'avvicinarsi del solstizio d'estate, il 21 giugno, quando nella città di Yulin, nel sud della Cina, inizia la macellazione di migliaia di cani e gatti destinati al consumo umano, un nuovo sondaggio mostra che solo una minoranza dei residenti di Yulin (il 19,3%) si oppone a un divieto di questo

PETEN, Guatemala—Thirty-six parrots ( Amazona autumnalis, Amazona albifrons and Pionus senilis) were released in the Rio Azul National Park, in Peten, Guatemala, on May 25, after being rescued from illegal trafficking and going through a rigorous rehabilitation process. The birds’ release resulted

PETÉN, Guatemala—Un grupo de 36 loros ( Amazona autumnalis, Amazona albifrons y Pionus senilis), especies en grave peligro de extinción debido al tráfico ilegal de fauna silvestre, fue liberado en el Parque Nacional Río Azul, en Petén, Guatemala, luego de haber sido rescatados o decomisados y pasar

PARIS—Die Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) hat zum ersten Mal den Tierschutz in ihre Leitsätze für internationale Unternehmen für verantwortungsbewusstes unternehmerisches Handeln aufgenommen und fordert die Unternehmen auf, den Tierschutz in ihrer

PARIS —The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has, for the first time, included animal welfare in its Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct , urging businesses to uphold animal welfare in their policies and practices. These guidelines, regarded

PARÍS—La Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos, por vez primera, incluyó el bienestar animal en sus Líneas directrices para empresas multinacionales para una conducta empresarial responsable ( Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct ), instando