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Banning trophy hunting Organizations around the world call for a ban on hunting trophy imports

BRUSSELS—In a joint position paper, conservation and animal protection organizations from all around the world, including 45 non-governmental organizations from African countries, speak out against

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Transforming our global food system essential to meet Paris agreement targets

BONN, Germany—Today, given the urgent need to make transformative shifts across food systems World Animal Protection and Humane Society International hosted an event, ‘A just protein transition for

Banning trophy hunting Virtual lion joins African elephants and black rhinos in urging the EU Commission to restrict imports of trophies from species at risk of extinction

BRUSSELS—Today, on International Endangered Species Day, Humane Society International/Europe is launching a new image under its #NotInMyWorld campaign featuring the image of an African lion trophy who

Plane and bus companies across Europe urged to allow pet-friendly passage for Ukrainian refugees

BRUSSELS—Travel companies are urged by Humane Society International/Europe to provide safe, pet-friendly passage for Ukrainian refugees travelling with their animals, to avoid cats, dogs and others

Banning trophy hunting Humane Society International welcomes German Ministry of the Environment announcement of intentions to restrict the import of hunting trophies

BERLIN—Humane Society International supports the announcement by Environment Minister Steffi Lemke to restrict the import of hunting trophies from protected animal species to Germany. The

Free veterinary care for pets of Ukrainian refugees

Update: The deadline for this program has been extended to 31 December 2024. Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war with their pets can access free veterinary treatment in countries across Europe

Free veterinary care for pets of Ukrainian refugees launched across Europe

Update: This program has been extended to 31 December 2024. BRUSSELS—Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war with their pets in tow will now be able to access free veterinary treatment in 38 European

Banning trophy hunting Belgian Parliament resolved to ban imports of hunting trophies from internationally protected species

BRUSSELS—Today, the Belgium Parliament took a significant step against the import and trade of animal trophies, adopting with overwhelming support a resolution urging the government to immediately end

Pets and people fleeing Ukraine provided comfort amid the crisis by animal charity Humane Society International

BRUSSELS—Animal protection organisation Humane Society International, together with a generous donation from Mars, Incorporated, is helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict with their beloved

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