Press Releases

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Humane World for Animals Europe (previously called Humane Society International Europe) welcomes today’s announcement by the French Government that it will end imports of hunting trophies from threatened species into France, calling it a major step forward for wildlife pr

WASHINGTON—As Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, responds to disasters around the globe—from Hurricane Katrina over 20 years ago to the recent 

BRUSSELS - The European Commission has decided to remove Russian sable fur pelts from the list of items banned from trade under the EU sanctions list, which was introduced to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

ROME, Italy—There is good news for dogs rescued from dogfighting and for the organizations that care for them, in the form of a commitment to fund the costs of the animals’ care and custody.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — To better meet the increasingly complex challenges of wildlife trafficking in the Central American region, animal protection organization Humane World for Animals and Costa Rica’s Public Prosecutor’s Office recently organiz

BRASÍLIA, Brazil—Humane World for Animals welcomes the National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation’s publication of a rule that recognizes recombinant Factor C (rFC), a non-animal test, as the official method to detect contamination of medical products.

ATLANTA—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is proud to honor Jose Ramirez with a 2026 Humane Law Enforcement Award for his steadfast commitment to protecting communities by cracking down on cockfighting.

SEOUL—As South Korea marks its final Bok Nal season before the historic Dog Meat Prohibition Act takes full effect in February 2027, animal protection organization Humane World for Animals Korea has launched a "Pawsitively Gr

WASHINGTON—More than 720 veterinary professionals are asking Congress to stand up for the humane treatment of farm animals and ensure the Save Our Bacon Act stays out of the Farm Bill