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Animal protection groups across Italy have welcomed the new cage-free fund established in the 2026 Budget Law of the Italian Parliament, calling it “a good first step for animal welfare”.

Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International) and Fondazione Cave Canem, the organizations promoting the “Io non combatto” project, welcome the approval of amendment 42

ROME—Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International) welcomes the submission of new parliamentary questions, in both the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Senate

ROME—Combating animal fighting is the objective of amendment 42.0.23 to the Italian 2026 budget law, introduced by Senator Anna Bilotti (M5S) and supported by the two animal protection organisations

ROME—The Italian members of the “End the Cage Age” coalition, including Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International) are calling on the Italian Government to support

The documentary “Tuskers: Saving the last gentle giants”, from animal charity Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, has received a special mention at the Pet Carpet

MILAN, Italy—Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International Italy), has been named one of Forbes Italy’s 100 Women Leaders of 2025. The

ROME, Italy—Dogfighting remains widespread across Italy—not only in the South—in part due to fake “rescues,” which criminals exploit as a means to transport fighting dogs from one region to another

ROME, Italy—Fondazione Cave Canem and Humane World for Animals, formerly known as Humane Society International, are about to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the “Io non combatto” project, created