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Going fur-free Denmark pulls the plug on mink farming

BRUSSELS – The Danish government has decided to pull the plug on its mink fur farming industry, putting animal welfare ahead of the commercial interests of the country’s seven remaining fur farms

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Going fur-free International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment

LONDON — International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment in collaboration with the Fur Free Alliance, a coalition of 45 animal protection organizations in

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Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide Seventy lucky dogs escape dog meat fate in South Korea ahead of country’s historic 2027 ban

SEOUL―In a major milestone for global animal protection, international animal group Humane World for Animals (previously called Humane Society International) has completed its final large-scale dog

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Farmed animal welfare „The Unseen Life of Farm Animals” – Humane World for Animals launches a public campaign to raise awareness on farm animal welfare and inspire compassion in Romania

Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, launches "The Unseen Life of Farm Animals", a powerful campaign that exposes the hidden suffering behind industrial farming

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Iceland’s government confirms bill to consider whaling ban will be introduced in February 2027

BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on

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Helping captive wildlife Wildlife protection How travelers can support wild animals rather than exploit them

Seeing wildlife can be an exciting part of travel, but behind many attractions marketed to tourists is a cruel industry that turns wild animals into entertainment, props, photo opportunities and

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Going fur-free Leading scientists and experts in The Lancet urge EU to ban fur farming over public health risks

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative , The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a commentary by leading

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Animal rescue and response Pop-up veterinary clinics bring urgent care to hundreds of pets in Venezuela’s displacement camps after earthquakes

Hundreds of animals in northern Venezuela, living with their families in temporary displacement camps, are receiving vital veterinary treatment and care in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes

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Animal cruelty Specialized training in Romania strengthens law enforcement efforts to halt animal cruelty and related crime

BUCHAREST, Romania—Humane World for Animals (formerly known as Humane Society International) in partnership with the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border Police and with the support of the

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