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Environmental Crime Directive given more teeth to protect wildlife
BRUSSELS— Today, the European Parliament approved the revised Environment Crime Directive, strengthening the EU's approach to addressing environmental crime. This decision, endorsing the compromise agreement reached between the Council of the European Union and the European Commission in November
‘Huge Victory’ for wildlife celebrated by animal protection, environmental groups as health Canada announces strychnine poisoning ban
OTTAWA, Ontario—Wolf Awareness, WeHowl, Animal Justice, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Humane Society International/Canada and Animal Alliance of Canada are applauding a decision by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency to cease the use of the poison strychnine for killing
End the Cage Age: presentato ricorso alla Corte di giustizia europea contro la Commissione Europea sulla mancata proposta di divieto all’allevamento in gabbia per gli animali dell’UE
BRUXELLES—Il Comitato dei Cittadini, composto dai sette cittadini europei promotori dell’Iniziativa dei Cittadini Europei (ICE) “ End the Cage Age”, ha presentato ricorso presso la Corte di Giustizia dell’Unione Europea contro la Commissione UE, responsabile di aver tradito il proprio impegno a
Convegno “La tutela giuridica degli animali sotto sequestro giudiziario” per affrontare il tema dei combattimenti tra cani e garantire maggiore tutela alle vittime animali
ROMA—Si terrà in data 18 aprile, presso la sala della Protomoteca in sede del Campidoglio, a Roma, il convegno “La tutela giuridica degli animali sotto sequestro giudiziario. Dalla elaborazione della segnalazione per ipotesi di maltrattamento o detenzione incompatibile allo svincolo dall'esito del
Bangkok restaurant chain says no to eggs from hens kept in cages
BANGKOK—Japanese restaurant Akiyoshi announced all its restaurants in Bangkok will exclusively use eggs laid by hens enjoying cage-free environments. This strategic decision will improve the lives of over a thousand hens each year, marking a significant advancement in animal welfare within Akiyoshi
First farm-to-fork chain commits to animal welfare in central Viet Nam
DA NANG, Viet Nam—Humane Society International applauds An Phu Farm, a farm-to-fork food store chain in central Viet Nam, for its commitment to improve animal welfare. After dialogue with HSI, the company has pledged to phase out the purchase of eggs and pork products from farms that use intensive
World Veterinary Day: new training empowers adoption of humane and innovative procedures for street dogs
INDIA—To celebrate World Veterinary Day, Humane Society International/India launches an innovative street dog spay and neuter training program to equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare organisations and relevant government agencies with essential skills to improve the well-being of dogs
Costa Rican authorities strengthen skills to combat illegal wildlife trade
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—This year, Humane Society International/Latin America has conducted three comprehensive trainings for Costa Rican authorities on how to properly handle wildlife either seized or rescued in police and judicial operations. According to the Judicial Police’s Specialized Section
Autoridades costarricenses fortalecen capacidades para combatir el comercio ilegal de vida silvestre
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (26 de abril, 2024)— Este año, Humane Society International/Latinoamérica ha realizado tres capacitaciones para autoridades costarricenses sobre cómo manejar adecuadamente la vida silvestre decomisada o rescatada en operativos policiales y judiciales. Según la Sección
Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking
PETEN, Guatemala—Multiple mammals and birds have been released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty. Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, with the support of Humane Society International/Latin
Aves y mamíferos silvestres regresan a la Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, después de ser rescatados del tráfico ilegal
PETÉN, Guatemala— Mamíferos y aves, algunos en peligro de extinción, regresaron a su hábitat en la selva tropical guatemalteca, después de haber sido rescatados y rehabilitados provenientes del tráfico ilegal y de incidentes de crueldad. La Asociación Rescate y Conservación de Vida Silvestre (ARCAS)
Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list
TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add to its kill list alongside Bryde’s, sei and
Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings
LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has
Keeping animals safe in hot weather
High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our cat and dog companions can find it more difficult to regulate their
No justification for farrowing crates
[inline-slider align="alignleft"][/inline-slider] “We just can’t justify putting sows in farrowing crates any more.” – a British farm manager shares insights into the impact of confinement for sows, and perspective on how the sector must change HSI/UK made contact with a British pig farm, which
New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session
DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the
Iceland will allow commercial whaling to resume in ’devastatingly disappointing’ renewal of one-year permit
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland—As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society
Political parties urged to unleash ‘Paw Power’ as animal welfare emerges as potential swing issue
LONDON— With the general election just weeks away, UK political parties are being urged to harness the untapped ‘paw power’ of animal-loving voters after a new report shows that political parties are failing to match the British public’s high level of demand for strong animal protection policies
Polska wzmacnia egzekwowanie prawa w zakresie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom
WARSZAWA, Polska—Humane Society International zakończyło właśnie serię szkoleń, których celem jest wsparcie służb i organów odpowiedzialnych za wykrywanie i ściganie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom w Polsce. Szkolenia odbyły się w Słupsku, Warszawie oraz Katowicach, i wzięło w nich udział 300 osób
Costa Rica’s cockfighting ban upheld by Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has rejected a complaint against Costa Rica for banning cockfights, in what animal protection organization Humane Society International called a great victory against animal fighting. The complaint was presented by the National