Press Releases

ROME (May 19, 2025)—The second and final part of the analysis of dogfighting conducted by Carolina Salomoni and Angela Maria Panzini has recently been published by the journal “ Sicurezza e Giustizia”. The authors are recipients of one of the four research

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

SEOUL—Ahead of South Korea’s dog meat ban coming into force in February 2027, Korean American actor Daniel Henney has helped charity Humane World for Animals rescue 67 dogs who were trapped on a dog meat farm in South Korea. As the country’s

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abandonment of two dogs

BRUSSELS—Today, in a decision that undermines the credibility of EU nature laws and threatens the recovery of wolves across Europe, the European Parliament voted to back the European Commission’s proposal to weaken the protection of wolves, meaning that wolf hunting will now

SÃO PAULO—In April, Humane World for Animals Brazil, formerly called Humane Society International Brazil, hosted a three-part webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil. The series brought together animal welfare experts, veterinarians, academics, and industry professionals to share strategies for improving

ROME—Alerting authorities anonymously plays a critical role in exposing and preventing crimes against animals and the environment. This was the key message that emerged during the event “Whistleblowing and Animal Protection”, held on May 6 in Rome at the offices of the

BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, commends Sa-Nguan Farm, an egg producer based in Saraburi province, for becoming the first company in Thailand to produce liquid eggs from cage-free hens. This achievement comes amid growing demand for cage-free eggs

WASHINGTON—Since deploying to help animals in response to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has committed to expanding response to animal-related needs in disasters. The organization—which has assisted tens of