Chased by boats until exhausted, blown up with explosives, stabbed with lances: HSI slams Japan’s proposals as brutal and reckless
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil—On the opening day of the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission, animal charity Humane Society International’s team of experts at the meeting are calling on governments to reject Japan’s reckless proposal to set quotas for cruel commercial whaling, and
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
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
Horrific animal abuse video reveals Tomohon markets defying Indonesia’s pledge to end dog and cat meat trade
WARNING: This content includes graphic descriptions of animals being killed. MEDIA DOWNLOADS JAKARTA—Shocking new footage of dogs and cats being bludgeoned over the head and blow-torched whilst still alive at an ‘extreme’ market in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province has prompted campaigners from
Joint workshop defines strategies for the conservation of cetaceans in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica—A recent workshop to develop strategies to protect dolphins and whales in and around Costa Rica resulted in agreements to pursue efforts to increase protections for these animals at this month’s meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Brazil
Japan’s commercial whaling bid is the most dangerous, reckless attempt to exploit whales in decades, says HSI as IWC begins in Brazil
LONDON—Today marks the start of the International Whaling Commission meeting in Florianópolis, Brazil, and marine experts attending from Humane Society International will be reminding whale-friendly governments—including the United Kingdom and the United States—that Japan’s proposals to bring back commercial whaling are a
Mexico City includes companion animals in earthquake drill
MEXICO CITY—To promote a culture of prevention among Mexico City residents, government and civic organizations joined forces to organize an earthquake drill with companion animals on Saturday near Los Venados park in the Benito Juárez district of Mexico City. The event was
Animal charity pledges long-term help for Kerala as hundreds of animals will be left displaced, diseased and starving after floodwaters subside
KERALA—Animal charity Humane Society International/India has pledged its commitment to Kerala’s flood-affected animals and their people, as the charity predicts hundreds of animals could go on to develop respiratory and infectious diseases, and the area could see outbreaks of canine distemper and
Whale-friendly nations urged to block Japan’s outrageous plan to bring back commercial whaling, ahead of International Whaling Commission meeting in Brazil
LONDON— Ahead of the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission which begins next month in Florianópolis, Brazil, Humane Society International is urging all whale-friendly nations to stand united against Japan’s outrageous attempt to bring back killing whales for profit. Humane Society
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