HSI applauds the formation of the first Chilean cage-free egg producers association
SANTIAGO, Chile—Egg farmers who are using cage-free hen housing systems in Chile have formed the country’s first union association to support cage-free production. The formation of Chile Libres comes after many years of dialogue among producers and stakeholders including Humane Society International
New undercover investigation reveals the shocking brutality of trapping animals for fur and recreation in the United States
WASHINGTON—Animal welfare and conservation non-profit, Born Free USA, working in collaboration with Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States, has today released a shocking undercover investigation exposing the cruelty of animal trapping, including for the fur trade, in
UK government urged not to drop fur import ban, as new undercover video reveals shocking brutality of fur trapping in the United States
LONDON—Amidst concerns that the UK government could be considering abandoning a ban on cruel fur imports, a shocking new undercover investigation exposing the cruelty of animal trapping in the United States, including for the fur trade, has been released by animal welfare
The Red Cross and Humane Society International send pet food into Ukraine to alleviate animal welfare crisis
Sibiu, ROMANIA—The Romanian Red Cross and animal protection organisation Humane Society International have launched an unprecedented agreement to get vital pet food and veterinary supplies into Ukraine to help tackle a worsening animal welfare crisis. Hundreds of animal shelters, veterinary clinics and
Criminal gangs, traders and traffickers are stealing and killing thousands of dogs from Indonesian villages to sell for meat at wet markets, where they may contribute to spreading the next pandemic
Indonesia President Joko Widodo and local leaders are facing pressure to shut down the country’s criminal dog meat trade after sickening new video released by the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition—of which Humane Society International is a member—revealed horrific animal cruelty and
Brazil prioritizes animal-free safety assessment of school supplies
RIO DE JANEIRO—Humane Society International is excited to announce that animal-free safety assessment of school supplies is now possible in Brazil. Previously, rats and rabbits were routinely used to test paints, glues and other school supplies. HSI worked together with Brazilian stakeholders
Animal group urges South Korea’s new president Yoon Seok-yeol to act swiftly on his pledge to end dog meat misery
SEOUL—Animal groups in South Korea are urging the newly elected president Yoon Seok-yeol to act swiftly on his pre-election pledge to tackle the dog meat industry. Among them, Seoul-based animal protection group Humane Society International/Korea says Yoon’s election must herald “an historic
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 pets by providing emergency funding and supplies such as pet food, blankets as well as veterinary care. The
Leading NGOs urge greater cooperation between EU and Vietnam to tackle trafficking of African wildlife
BRUSSELS —Animal protection campaigners have urged the European Commission to increase its cooperation with the Vietnamese authorities to tackle the illegal trade in African wildlife species. At an online conference, hosted by the Belgian Green MEP Saskia Bricmont, a report from the
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