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Cage free hens on farm in Uruguay

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Asia
Por Mali Boat Noodle Goes Cage-Free

BANGKOK — Humane World for Animals applauds the decision of the influential Thai noodle restaurant chain, Por Mali Boat Noodle, to improve animal welfare by implementing a cage-free egg procurement policy within all its restaurants by the

a person holding a baby dog

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Humane World for Animals helps more than 1,000 animals and their communities in Mexico impacted by Hurricane Erick

MEXICO CITY—Humane World for Animals (previously called Humane Society International) has deployed a disaster response team to help animals and their communities in Oaxaca, Mexico that were impacted by Hurricane Erick, which hit the southern Mexican state as a powerful Category 3 storm on June 19

Lions in Cub Petting/Breeding Facility

Adam Peyman

Europe
Cecil the lion died 10 years ago. The killing didn't.

BRUSSELS—Ten years ago on July 1, 2015, an American hunter seeking a trophy shot an arrow at an African lion named Cecil just outside the boundaries of Hwange National Park i

Raccoon at the ARCAS rehabilitation centre in Guatemala before being released to the wild by ARCAS and Humane World for Animals Costa Rica in June 2025

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Latin America
Imperilled monkeys, opossum and wild birds among 14 animals returned to Guatemalan jungle after rescue from negative human interaction

PETEN, Guatemala—Fourteen mammals and birds, including species classified as domestically endangered or vulnerable, have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from negative human interactions.

Hawaiian spinner dolphin calf in the ocean

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Mexico Latin America
Mexico bans use of captive marine mammals for entertainment

MEXICO CITY―Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies of an amendment to the General Wildlife Law that bans the use of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and

Happy dog

Hayden Fowler

Mexico
Chiapas classifies animal cruelty as a crime: A historic step for animal protection in Mexico

CHIAPAS, Mexico—Chiapas is no longer the only state in the country without criminal penalties for animal cruelty. With the recent reform of its Penal Code, the State Congress of Chiapas approved the incorporation of a new section that criminalizes acts of cruelty against companion animals.

dolphins performing unnaturally in captivity

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Mexico Latin America
Mexican Senate votes to end use of captive marine mammals for entertainment and moves one step closer to a ban

Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Senate of an amendment to the General Wildlife Law that would ban the use of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and orcas in captive entertainment, such as fixed or traveling shows.

A small dog with light brown and white fur stares at the camera

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Mexico Latin America
Local environmental agency and global animal protection group renew joint efforts to strengthen animal welfare in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY—Humane World for Animals Mexico, formerly called Humane Society International Mexico, and the Environmental and Territorial Planning Office (PAOT) of Mexico City have renewed their agreement to continue expanding their long-standing joint efforts to promote animal welfare in the natio

Cats at a slaughterhouse in Yulin, China

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A cat caught up in the cat meat trade in Yulin, China.
Ricky Gervais says Yulin dog meat festival is heart-breaking, as Humane Society International rescues ‘little Ricky’ dog in his honour

LONDON—Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais is urging people to get behind Humane Society International’s campaign to shut down China’s cruel dog and cat meat trade, including the infamous Yulin dog meat festival that takes place this week, on June 22.

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