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New global cage- and crate-free guide helps companies meet 2025 animal welfare deadlines
WASHINGTON—Animal protection charity Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States) has launched a step-by-step guide to help food and hospitality companies around the world implement a shift away from farming systems that confine
First Thai Caterer Joins Global Cage-Free Egg Movement
BANGKOK — Foodhouse, Thailand’s leading catering service provider, has announced its commitment to transition to 100% cage-free eggs by 2028. This move marks a significant step towards more ethical sourcing and animal welfare, making Foodhouse the first catering service provider in Thailand to join
“It should be illegal”: Scottish public “shocked” by cruelty of caging mother pigs
EDINBURGH―Demonstrating local support for a ban on farrowing crates, public reactions filmed in Scotland by leading animal protection organisation Humane World for Animals UK (formerly Humane Society International) found people “sad” and “shocked” to learn how mother pigs can be tightly confined in
After court losses, faction of pork industry again seeks congressional bailout to override farm animal welfare laws
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement on today’s congressional activities concerning the landmark animal protection law, California’s Proposition 12. A
Humane World for Animals delivers over 195,000 signatures to Target demanding action on animal welfare commitments
MINNEAPOLIS—Today, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, delivered more than 195,000 signatures in person to Target‘s downtown Minneapolis headquarters, calling on the company to fulfill its long-overdue commitments to eliminate the extreme confinement of
Technical collaboration with producers in Chihuahua advances production of eggs from cage-free hens
Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua - Humane World for Animals, in collaboration with the Northwest Poultry Farmers Association of Chihuahua, is working to accelerate the transition to the production of eggs from cage-free hens through hands-on training and farm visits. This initiative fosters constructive
Animal welfare victory threatened as Trump administration targets voter-approved cage-free laws
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12. “California has
As South Africa releases draft regulations on live animal export by sea, animal organization calls for an end to its cruelty
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has published draft regulations on the live export of animals by sea, inviting public comment. This action comes as another live export vessel is expected to dock in East London to export thousands
Tweety, the tiny chick discarded as trash, lives her best life in loving family
HYDERABAD, India—In advance of World Hen Day on Oct. 10, Humane World for Animals celebrates the heart-warming story of a tiny chick called Tweety. She was left for dead on a trash pile at one of India’s largest egg farms but rescued just in the nick of time. Sally Varma, public outreach senior
Update on our involvement with G.A.P.
Humane World for Animals has stepped down from its position on the board of directors for Global Animal Partnership, a seat that we have held since the group was formed in 2008. During our tenure, we consistently advocated for animal welfare improvements, working to tackle the longstanding
Donan más de 6.000 kilos de alimento para animales afectados por la pandemia
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (10 de setiembre 2020)—Más de 3.000 perros y gatos, que también han sido afectados por la pandemia del COVID-19, podrán contar con alimento por varias semanas, gracias a una donación realizada por la organización de bienestar animal, Humane Society International Latinoamérica
Prada urged to drop cruel fur in global campaign ahead of Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Paris, Milan
LONDON—On the day that iconic British brand Burberry announces it's going fur-free, a global campaign has been launched ahead of Fashion Week in New York, London, Paris and Milan urging fashion house Prada to adopt a fur-free policy. The campaign headed by animal charity Humane Society International
Opening statement to the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission from Humane Society International
FLORIANÓPOLIS, Brazil— The following is Humane Society International's opening statement at the start of the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission: The International Whaling Commission, like the International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling, which established it, was born in a
Perseguidas por barcos hasta agotarlas, destruidas con explosivos, apuñaladas con lanzas: HSI critica las propuestas de Japón como brutales e imprudentes
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brasil—El equipo de expertos de la organización global Humane Society International instan a los gobiernos a rechazar la imprudente propuesta de Japón de establecer cuotas para la cruel caza comercial de ballenas en el día inaugural de la 67ª reunión de la Comisión Ballenera
Una amarga decepción luego de que la propuesta para crear un Santuario de Ballenas en el Atlántico Sur fue votada en contra por las naciones pro-caza de ballenas durante la CBI
FLORIANÓPOLIS, Brasil—La organización de protección animal Humane Society International ha reaccionado con amarga decepción ya que la creación de un santuario de ballenas en el Atlántico Sur fue rechazada por naciones pro-caza de ballenas como Japón, Corea, Noruega y Rusia. La votación, que requirió
Humane Society International praises IWC67 commitments to tackle global threats to whales and dolphins including entanglements and noise pollution
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil—On the third day of the 67th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Florianopolis, Brazil, the Commission adopted two resolutions, focused on recognizing the crucial role of whales in ecosystems, and mitigating the threat of anthropogenic (human-caused) noise
Humane Society International pushes back against Brazilian cosmetic industry effort to overturn state bans on animal testing
BRASILIA—Leading cosmetic brands represented by the Brazilian Association of Personal Hygiene, Perfume and Cosmetics have taken an aggressive stand against cruelty-free beauty in Brazil by filing two constitutional challenges with the federal Supreme Court on August 23, calling for the repeal of
IWC rejects Japan’s commercial whaling bid
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil—Reacting to the news that the International Whaling Commission has rejected Japan’s comprehensive attack on the global moratorium on commercial whaling, Kitty Block, President of animal charity Humane Society International said, “It is an immense relief that the IWC’s moral
Humane Society International and the Japanese Coalition for Animal Welfare hold a citizen forum on creating stronger laws to protect all animals
TOKYO—On Monday, September 17th, the Japanese Coalition for Animal Welfare and Humane Society International hosted a Citizen Forum to build momentum toward the forthcoming revision of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals (Animal Welfare Act). The forum addressed the challenges in
動物との共生を考える連絡会とヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナルがすべての動物をより確実に守る法律に向けた市民フォーラムを開催
動物との共生を考える連絡会とヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナル(Humane Society International, HSI)が、動物の愛護及び管理に関する法律(以下、動物愛護法)の改正の機運を高めるために市民フォーラムを開催した。フォーラムでは、動物愛護法を、愛護精神を推進するための理念法として捉えるのではなく、より具体性を持った動物を守る手段となる部分を強化する必要性が語られた。そのためにはどの様な課題があるかなどに関する議論が展開された。また、実験動物や畜産動物など、ペット以外の動物に関する動向と課題について取り上げ、2020年の東京オリンピックに向けて









