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Inaugurata alla Camera dei Deputati la mostra fotografica “Natura Morta. In Consegna. - Il macabro business della caccia al trofeo negli scatti di Britta Jaschinski” in sostegno a un divieto di importazione dei trofei di caccia
ROMA—La mostra fotografica Natura Morta. In Consegna. apre oggi le sue porte al pubblico per esporre il macabro business della caccia al trofeo attraverso gli scatti suggestivi di Britta Jaschinski, fotografa pluripremiata e co-fondatrice di Photographers Against Wildlife Crime™, nella prestigiosa
Petition mit mehr als 86.000 Stimmen gegen Importe von Jagdtrophäen übergeben
MÜNCHEN/BERLIN— als 86.000 Menschen unterzeichneten einen offenen Appell an Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke, die Einfuhr von Jagdtrophäen bedrohter und geschützter Arten nach Deutschland endlich zu unterbinden. Dieser Aufruf unter dem Hashtag #SchuetzenStattSchiessen wurde von 35 bekannten
Viet Nam must end the dog meat trade if Prime Minister’s Directive to tackle rabies is to succeed, warns Humane Society International
HANOI—Viet Nam’s Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has been urged to take decisive action to end the country’s trafficking and slaughter of 6 million dogs and cats for meat every year, if his recent Directive to tackle deadly rabies is to be successful. Rabies is endemic in Viet Nam with government
Victory: US restricts the import of live African elephants and trophies
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule governing import permits for live African elephants and elephant hunting trophies. This action effectively bans elephant hunting trophy imports from certain countries that serve as major destinations for trophy hunters—a win
On World Stray Animal Day, helping South Africa’s 4 million homeless dogs and cats protects human health too, says Humane Society International/Africa
CAPE TOWN―This World Stray Animal Day, Humane Society International/Africa is promoting the role that street animal health can play in protecting human health. According to the Mars State of Pet Homelessness Report, over 360 million dogs and cats are homeless across 20 countries studied, 4.05
Verdeckte Ermittlungen zeigen, dass in Kalifornien trotz Verbot immer noch neue Pelzprodukte verkauft werden
LOS ANGELES/BERLIN—Heute hat Humane Society of the United States eine verdeckte Untersuchung veröffentlicht, die kalifornische Einzelhändler*innen identifiziert, die offen das Gesetz umgehen, indem sie neue Pelzprodukte verkaufen. Der von der Abgeordneten Laura Friedman unterstützte Gesetzentwurf 44
Humane Society International/Europe fordert die deutsche Modemarke Philipp Plein in einem Online-Appell auf, pelzfrei zu werden
BERLIN—Heute startet Humane Society International/Europe einen digitalen Appell an Philipp Plein, eine der führenden deutschen Modemarken, mit dem Ziel, eine pelzfreie Unternehmenspolitik zu fördern. Unterstützer*innen können Philipp Plein nun auffordern, keine Tierpelze mehr für Kleidung zu
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
Lion cub rescued from pet trade in Lebanon is relocated to sanctuary in South Africa
CAPE TOWN—A four-month-old lion cub named Pi, who was rescued from an illegal pet owner in Lebanon, has been safely relocated to his new forever home at a true sanctuary in South Africa. Distressing social media videos surfaced in March 2024 showing the cub being exploited for selfies and petting in
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
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
Karnataka gets first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot for snakebite awareness
Mysore, KARNATAKA —Karnataka’s first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot has been launched in Mysore to educate citizens about snakes and snakebite prevention. The chatbot, launched by Humane Society International/India in collaboration with The Liana Trust, provides easily accessible information about
Relief operations for animals underway in the aftermath of landslides in Kerala, India, as Humane Society International/India deploys
WAYANAD, Kerala—Humane Society International/India is on the ground in Kerala, southwest India, providing critical emergency relief to hundreds of animals affected by the devastating landslides and floods that hit Wayanad on July 30. The landslides, which have so far resulted in more than 350 human
Scientists raise alarm over public health dangers of the fur trade as 39 ‘potentially high-risk’ viruses identified in animals on Chinese fur farms
LONDON—Dozens of new viruses have been detected in animals in China, including those on fur farms, providing damning evidence of the public health risk of the fur industry and leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK to intensify its call for an end to the trade. In a new
Über 155.000 Unterschriften gegen Wildtiere im Wohnzimmer
BERLIN —Über 155.000 Stimmen fordern, den Handel und die Privathaltung von Wildtieren als Heimtiere strenger zu regulieren, mithilfe einer Positivliste für Heimtiere, einer Tierbörsenverordnung und einer strengen Regulierung des Online-Handels. Diese Unterschriften haben heute sieben
Thailand’s move towards cage-free hens gains momentum with restaurant’s new commitment
BANGKOK, Thailand—Tap Home Cook, a popular café and restaurant group in Thailand, is taking a significant step toward improving animal welfare by committing to only use eggs from cage-free hens by 2028. The pledge was made with the support of the animal protection organisation Humane Society
Thai restaurants put animal welfare first by going cage-free on World Egg Day
BANGKOK, Thailand—This World Egg Day, four beloved Thai restaurants are putting animal welfare first by celebrating World Hen Day instead. Akiyoshi, Rena Bakery, Rotruedee, and Tap Home Cook are proudly announcing their transition to using only cage-free eggs and ensuring that the hens who lay those