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„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

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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

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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

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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 commentary by leading

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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

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Fast-food giants in Romania and Poland profiting from chicken cruelty, fail to progress animal welfare improvements

BRUSSELS—Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly called Humane Society International Europe) has just released The Pecking Order 2025, the third consecutive annual report evaluating chicken welfare

Andreea Roseti, Country Director for Romania  Legislative reforms to recognize animals as sentient beings in Romania.
Humane World for Animals supports reforms to recognize animals as sentient beings

ROMANIA – Humane World for Animals welcomes and supports today’s launch of a parliamentary debate aimed at improving the animal protection legal framework, including recognizing animals as sentient

Humane World for Animals, in Romania, in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's Animal Protection Department, held its second national roundtable, “An Efficient and Humane Approach to Companion Animal Management”, on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest.
Humane World for Animals hosts second national roundtable on humane dog population management in Romania

BUCHAREST – Humane World for Animals Romania (formerly called Humane Society International Europe), in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's Animal Protection Department, held its second

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Fast-food giants in Poland and Romania urged to step up chicken welfare efforts

BRUSSELS—Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly called Humane Society International Europe) has released The Pecking Order 2024, a new report that evaluates the chicken welfare policies and

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