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SANTIAGO, Chile―Almost 100 cats living in Chile’s largest and oldest prison facility have received veterinary care for the first time thanks to a joint program by Humane Society International and local Chilean charity Felinnos Foundation. The cats living with the estimated 4,482 inmates at the

SÃO PAULO―Alibem, one of the largest pig producer integrators in Brazil, has published a new animal welfare policy that includes a commitment to reduce the months-long cage confinement of mother sows to no more than seven days, setting a new standard for all upcoming projects and facilities

TEPIC, Nayarit—This week, Humane Society International/Mexico conducted a training aimed at strengthening Nayarit’s response to animal cruelty and disaster situations. The event brought together 75 participants from a diverse group, including personnel from 911 emergency services, public prosecutors

PETEN, Guatemala—Twenty-seven mammals and birds have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from illegal trafficking and cruelty incidents. Non-governmental organizations Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, known locally

ROMA—Le associazioni Animal Law Italia, Essere Animali, Humane Society International(Europe e LAV, tra le promotrici dell’ Iniziativa dei Cittadini Europei #FurFreeEurope (1.502.319 firme validate raccolte), accolgono favorevolmente e sostengono l’interrogazione parlamentare presentata dalla

BANGKOK—Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in conjunction with Humane Society International pledges to shift 20% of menu options across six dining venues to plant-based proteins in the next two years. Made in response to travelers’ growing appetite for people, animal and planet-friendly food

HANOI, Viet Nam—Leading international experts on pig farming, behavior and animal welfare will gather online on Nov. 22 and 29 for the “Group Housing of Sows—The Future of Pig Production in Viet Nam and Globally” webinar series. It will give food companies, pig farmers, financial institutions

Update: As of October 2023, Rena Bakery has published that it no longer buys eggs from caged hens. BANGKOK, Thailand—Rena Bakery, a family-owned bakery establishment, committed to switching to cage-free eggs following a constructive dialogue with Humane Society International The 30-year-old

BRUSSELS—A year after the publication of the Revised Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking, representatives from Member States, the European Commission, the European Parliament and civil society gathered in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the Action Plan and solutions to end illegal

ROMA—Con 159 voti favorevoli della maggioranza, 34 astenuti e 53 voti contrari delle opposizioni – a eccezione del Partito Democratico, che si è astenuto – oggi pomeriggio la Camera ha approvato in via definitiva, dopo un iter accelerato e blindato, il DDL a firma del ministro Lollobrigida

SEOUL—In an historic announcement, the South Korean government has stated that before the end of this year it will introduce a bill to ban the dog meat industry, which sees up to 1 million dogs a year farmed and killed for human consumption. At a meeting in Seoul today between the Ministry of

LONDON— Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/UK has intensified calls for a UK fur import and sales ban following the publication of an email from former Environment Secretary George Eustice, which reveals that 96% of 30,000 respondents to the Government’s Call for Evidence on

OTTAWA, Ontario—The Canadian government has banned domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as well as the import of hunting trophies containing these parts. The landmark measures fulfill a 2021 Ministerial mandate and are a critical step in protecting these iconic species. The move follows

BRUSSELS— The first-ever evaluation of chicken welfare among 16 fast-food brands in Poland and Romania reveals that the fast-food industry in Eastern Europe is taking its first steps towards increasing the welfare of chickens used for meat . The 2023 Pecking Order reports for Poland and Romania

SEOUL—Humane Society International/Korea and 346 South Korean academic and industry experts delivered a letter to the chair of National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee, Dong Kun Shin, urging the Korean government to pass bills promoting state-of-the-art science replacing animal testing. With

BUCUREȘTI—Humane Society International/Europe lansează o nouă campanie online și îndeamnă consumatorii să aleagă produse fără blănuri (fur-free) de Black Friday, zi care coincide cu mișcarea internațională Fur-Free Friday (Vinerea Fără Blănuri). Organizația le reamintește cumpărătorilor că în

PARIS— Hier, une proposition de loi transpartisane visant à interdire l'importation de trophées de chasse d'espèces protégées vers la France a été déposée par la députée Ecologiste Sandra Regol avec le soutien de la présidente du groupe d'études Condition et bien-être des animaux à l’Assemblée

BRUSSELS—De Kuyper Royal Distillers has become one of the first distillers globally to announce a commitment for the responsible sourcing of eggs. As early as 2011, the Dutch manufacturer of distilled spirits and liqueurs, which uses approximately 19 million eggs annually, has embarked on a mission

ROME—The leading Italian airline, ITA Airways, proudly announces its support of the campaign #NotInMyWorld of the global animal protection charity Humane Society International/Europe. The airline has adopted a new corporate policy that prohibits the transportation of hunting trophies on all company