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BRUSSELS—Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly called Humane Society International/Europe) warns that a new proposal to downgrade the protected status of wolves could open the floodgates to more serious attacks on EU nature laws.

CAPE TOWN—The South African Predator Association (SAPA) together, with 10 individual lion farmers and ‘canned’ hunting operators, filed a court application seeking to renew a controversial lion bone export quota deemed “unlawful and constitutionally invalid” by

WAYANAD, Kerala—A pioneering emergency evacuation shelter designed to evacuate animals prior to disasters like floods and landslides, is set to be established in Kottathara panchayat in Wayanad district, Kerala.

KUPANG, Indonesia—The JAAN Domestic Indonesia Foundation, in partnership with Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International), proudly announces the official launch of our “United Against Rabies: Together for Animal Welfare” program in Nusa Tenggara Timur province.

BERLIN—Humane World for Animals (ehemals Humane Society International) begrüßt vorsichtig die Entscheidung des Kongresses von Mexiko-Stadt, sogenannte „gewalttätige Stierkämpfe“ zu verbieten.

Editor’s note (6/26/25): Following Mexico City’s vote to ban “violent bullfights,” Mexico City’s Plaza de Toros Mexico bullring has announced that all bullfights are now suspended.

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO—Humane World for Animals México (antes Humane Society International/ México) acoge con prudencia el voto del Congreso de la Ciudad de México para prohibir lo que llaman “corridas de toros violentas”.

CITTÀ DEL MESSICO—Humane World for Animals, precedentemente nota come Humane Society International, accoglie con cautela il voto del Congresso di Città del Messico per vietare le cosiddette “corride violente”.

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2025)—A new report released by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a federally mandated regulatory group that monitors thoroughbred racehorse safety, confirms that thoroughbreds are not only dying on race day but face significant risks in training as well. T

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025)—Across the country, families are struggling to afford necessities, including veterinary care and pet supplies.

BRUSSELS—Last week, participants in the “Chicken Welfare Roundtable: Collaboration for Change” at the European Parliament called for urgent reforms to improve the lives of chickens raised solely for meat—often referred to as “broiler” chickens—in the European Union.

MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more compassionate treatment of animals.

ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare remains a top priority among lawmakers.

Berlin/Brüssel—Ein neuer Roundtable-Bericht skizziert wichtige Schritte, um die Entwicklung und Umsetzung tierversuchsfreier Methoden in der Sicherheitsbewertung von Chemikalien weiter voranzutreiben.

BRUSSELS—A new roundtable report on phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments makes a significant contribution to the continuing drive to promote the development and implementation of non-animal methods.

BRUXELLES, Belgio——Un nuovo report interdisciplinare sulla graduale eliminazione dei test sugli animali dai processi di valutazione della sicurezza chimica contribuisce in modo significativo ai continui sforzi per promuovere l