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International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment

LONDON — International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment in collaboration with the Fur Free Alliance, a coalition of 45 animal protection organizations in more than 30 countries. The announcement comes following more than 200,000 emails sent to the company and public demonstrations outside stores across Europe.

Hens suffering in battery cages in India

Shtabdi Chakrabarti

Romania
„The Unseen Life of Farm Animals” – Humane World for Animals launches a public campaign to raise awareness on farm animal welfare and inspire compassion in Romania

Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, launches "The Unseen Life of Farm Animals", a powerful campaign that exposes the hidden suffering behind industrial farming systems and encourages Romanian consumers, food companies and producers to make informed choices and to take meaningful steps towards improving animal welfare. 

Workers at a dock are butchering a large whale laid out on the wet pavement.

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The first whales processed in Hvalfjörður Iceland during summer 2026 whale hunt.
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Iceland’s government confirms bill to consider whaling ban will be introduced in February 2027

BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on whaling, an announcement welcomed by Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International).

An elephant stands inside a covered enclosure, secured by a chain.

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How travelers can support wild animals rather than exploit them

Seeing wildlife can be an exciting part of travel, but behind many attractions marketed to tourists is a cruel industry that turns wild animals into entertainment, props, photo opportunities and commodities.

hotos from an investigation at a Finnish Fur Farm

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Leading scientists and experts in The Lancet urge EU to ban fur farming over public health risks

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative, The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a 

Free hens

Kay Roxby

Europe
New EU strategy must help farmers move toward a more humane food system

The European Commission published its EU Strategy on Livestock with the goal of helping the animal agriculture sector become more crisis-resilient, globally competitive and sustainable. Humane World for Animals cautiously welcomes this Strategy, with its express commitments to advancing farmed animal welfare, but emphasises that it is crucial that intensive animal production does not carry on with business as usual.

White Oak Pastures

Julie Busch Branaman

Europe
End the Cage Age: What happened to the European Commission’s promise?

BRUSSELS―Walk into a supermarket in much of Europe today and you can see what many people want for farmed animals: more eggs from cage-free hens, more plant-based options and more higher-welfare choices.

a person giving a presentation to a group of people

Ianosic Alexandru Mihai

Trainings on animal cruelty and dog fighting for law enforcement offices (customs police) in Romania.
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Specialized training in Romania strengthens law enforcement efforts to halt animal cruelty and related crime

BUCHAREST, Romania—Humane World for Animals (formerly known as Humane Society International) in partnership with the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border Police and with the support of the National Police Corps, has organized a new series of training sessions concerning animal cruelty and

Site visits to the mobile field clinics in the north (spay/neuter and wellness) to observe clinic operations. Visited remote coastal communities known as “Caletas” surrounding Fray Jorge National Park and outreach to unhoused populations in Santiago.

Diana Rodriguez

Global
Where are the best and worst countries to be a street dog this World Stray Animal Day?

WASHINGTON―In advance of World Stray Animal Day on 4 April, Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) selects the five best and worst countries to be a dog living on the streets.

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A Humane World is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block.

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