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HSI is calling on individuals and businesses to boycott Canadian seafood until the Canadian commercial seal slaughter ends. Patrons If your favourite chef, restaurant or food retailer isn't yet supporting the boycott, why not print off our Chefs & Businesses Pledge [PDF], take it with you on your

Mexico is one of the few remaining countries where bullfighting is still legal (others include Spain, France, Portugal, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador). The largest bullfighting ring in the world, fitting 60,000 spectators, resides in Mexico City. There are approximately 225 bullrings in

With hundreds of thousands of seals clubbed and shot to death for their fur in most years, Canada’s commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on Earth. Almost all of the seals killed are defenceless pups, and they are beaten and shot to death for their fur. In 2005, the Protect

In March 2006 the then Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Minister responsible for Animal Welfare, Ben Bradshaw, announced his intention to introduce Regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to ban the use of certain non-domesticated species in travelling circuses, whose

2006: The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to strengthen the EU shark finning legislation [ 1]. The Parliament noted that the information supplied by Member States on their fishing fleets’ activities was very poor, enforcement of the Regulation was

In September 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Department of Livestock of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) and Humane Society International (HSI) formed a unique partnership. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, the two entities embarked on a first-of-its kind

Illegal wildlife trade generates more than USD $10 billion annually, third behind only the illegal drug and arms trades. While many people knowingly contribute to such trade, unsuspecting customers can easily buy items like ivory trinkets and turtle shell products in stores or online, thereby

The global trade in wildlife parts and products is hugely detrimental and many travelers unknowingly participate in this trade. Wildlife and wildlife products may be legal to sell in certain countries, but bringing these items home with you may be illegal or require special permits. If you suspect

In HSI’s Wildlife Ecotourism section, we work with local NGOs in developing countries to help communities create ecotourism products that are unique, exciting, and beneficial for people, animals, and the environment. To find out the five most compelling reasons to try this unique kind of tourism

In September 2010, the European Union voted to adopt a new law for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, which replaces its nearly 25-year-old predecessor. Humane Society International has been at the forefront of the animal welfare lobbying effort throughout political negotiations

BRASÍLIA—O relatório da senadora Gleisi Hoffmann sobre o Projeto de Lei 70/2014 relativo aos testes de cosméticos em animais publicado esta semana − a Semana Mundial dos Animais de Laboratório − apoia firmemente uma proibição dos testes de ingredientes e produtos cosméticos em animais, bem como a

SÃO PAULO—O Carrefour, maior varejista de alimentos do Brasil, anunciou que venderá exclusivamente ovos livres de gaiolas em todas as suas lojas no Brasil, se tornando a primeira rede de supermercados a assumir esse compromisso. O Carrefour opera quase 650 lojas em todo o país, e completará a

BRASÍLIA—Proeminentes empresas de cosméticos representadas pela Associação Brasileira de Higiene Pessoal, Perfumaria e Cosméticos (ABIHPEC) tomaram medidas agressivas contra a beleza "cruelty-free" ao submeter duas ações diretas de inconstitucionalidade ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) em 23 de

P: Os testes de cosméticos em animais são requisitos legalmente exigidos no Brasil? R: O uso de animais em testes de segurança para cosméticos não é um requisito obrigatório no Brasil, embora a Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA), que regula os cosméticos, continue referenciando os

By participating in certain activities while traveling, you may be feeding the demand for captive wildlife and wildlife for entertainment. Live animals are often used in a variety of tourist attractions, and while vendors may claim that they came from sustainable sources and are treated well, it is

Aguascalientes, Mexico–More than 70 dogs are now on their way to better lives after their rescue from a case of neglect in Aguascalientes, Mexico, at the end of last month. The animals were living together in poor health and cramped conditions in the house of an elderly person. The dogs were seized

Complétez le formulaire d'inscription. Les bénévoles en sauvetage animal travaillent avec l’équipe de sauvetage animal de HSI/Canada pour aider à sauver les animaux qui sont victimes de cruauté et de négligence. Que ce soit un cas de collectionneur d’animaux qui a perdu le contrôle ou une usine à

HSI/Canada recherche des bénévoles pour donner de leur temps et partager leurs compétences professionnelles. Si vous souhaitez apporter votre aide de temps à autre chaque mois, déposez votre candidature pour l’un des postes suivants : Refuge d’urgence-équipe sauvetage (Québec, Ontario) Dirigeant(e)