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STATEMENT: Momentum builds to retire Oregon Primate Research Center animals
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, offered the following statements on news reports that the Oregon National Primate Research Center may become a sanctuary. Discussions are
American travelers heading to Iceland urged to stop whales from being killed by pledging not to eat whale meat on vacation
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland ― More than 630,000 American tourists who visit Iceland each year are being urged by Humane World for Animals and Icelandic charities not to eat whale meat on vacation in Iceland but instead to appreciate whales alive and wild at sea. Most Icelanders do not eat whale meat, and the
Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy, among Forbes Italy’s top 100 women leaders of 2025
MILAN, Italy—Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International Italy), has been named one of Forbes Italy’s 100 Women Leaders of 2025. The magazine is known for its focus on leading figures of change. For the eighth consecutive year, the
Animal welfare victory threatened as Trump administration targets voter-approved cage-free laws
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12. “California has
FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce animal testing
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) are pleased to see new draft guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce testing on non-human primates for monoclonal
Trump administration’s attempt to undermine UK Government commitment against trophy hunting imports puts wildlife around the globe in danger
WASHINGTON—Wildlife and conservation advocates from Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International and Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following statements on the news that the U.S. government has
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British holidaymakers to Iceland urged to help stop whales being killed for tourist restaurants by pledging not to eat whale meat on vacation
LONDON ― More than 240,000 British tourists who visit Iceland each year are being urged by Icelandic and UK charities not to eat whale meat on holiday, but instead to appreciate whales alive and wild at sea. As most Icelanders don’t eat whale meat, the vast majority of whale is consumed by the 2.3
Humane World for Animals hosts second national roundtable on humane dog population management in Romania
BUCHAREST – Humane World for Animals Romania (formerly called Humane Society International Europe), in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's Animal Protection Department, held its second national roundtable, “An Efficient and Humane Approach to Companion Animal Management”, on Monday, November
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Strengthen laws to ensure better protection for Britain’s wildlife, urge cross-party MPs in open letter to the Government
LONDON—A cross-party group of 24 MPs and Peers have written to Environment Secretary Steve Reed urging the UK Government to strengthen protections for wildlife, as leading animal protection organisations Humane World for Animals UK (formerly Humane Society International UK) and the RSPCA release an
How do we achieve food security? The answer is not what you think
We don't need factory farming to feed the world. To ensure everyone has access to healthy and affordable food, we need to change how we think about our food and how we produce it.
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What does the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food promise for the future of animal welfare?
BRUSSELS—Yesterday, the European Commission presented its long-awaited Vision for Agriculture and Food: Shaping together an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations. This communication sets out a roadmap for the direction of agricultural and food policy in the EU for the next
Leading hospital in Thailand sets a new standard of care—this time for hens
BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) applauds Phyathai 1 Hospital for adopting a policy to serve 100% cage-free eggs by 2026. The premier medical facility serves over 40,000 patients monthly and is recognized for advanced treatments such as minimally invasive
Italian MEPs appeal to the European commissioner for animal welfare: end fur farming
ROME—“It is time to put an end to fur farming and to the trade in fur products in Europe,” urged animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) at today’s event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held in Rome. The
What your pet knows about you
Our pets may hold up the truest mirror of our nature, and recognizing that reflection can reveal much about ourselves and light a path to a better me. Here’s how.

















