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SEOUL—Today, Humane Society International delivered 10,000 #ScienceWithoutSuffering petition signatures gathered in support of reducing and replacing animal testing for chemicals to National Assembly member Ms. Jeong Ae Han. Since coming into effect in 2015, Korea’s Act on the Registration and

TOKYO—Baseball player and animal lover Yoh Daikan and global animal protection group Humane Society International have come together to call on the Japanese public to protect elephants from the poaching and ivory trafficking epidemic. Yoh, an outfielder with the Yomiuri Giants, one of the

MEDIA DOWNLOADS SEOUL—Straight from the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, U.S. freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy joined the animal rescue team from Humane Society International at a dog meat farm in Gyeonggi-do province where the charity is working to save the more than 80 dogs from slaughter. Gus, who

BRASÍLIA—Senator Gleisi Hoffmann’s report on Federal Bill 70/2014 on cosmetic tests on animals published this week - the World Lab Animal Week - strongly supports a complete ban on testing cosmetic products and ingredients on animals, as well as the sales of cosmetics tested on animals. It proposes

Hopeful news for animals. Shaiith/istock Mexico City/Brussels—Humane Society International has cautiously welcomed the conclusion of negotiations for the modernisation of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mexico. A summary of the ‘agreement in principle’ has been released

今でも世界中で、口紅やシャンプーなどの化粧品の試験のために、実験施設で動物が苦しめられ、犠牲になっていることを知っていますか？ 動物の口から無理やり化学物質を流し込んだり、点眼したり、また剃った皮膚に物質を塗布したりして、試験が行われています。これが、ヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナル(Humane Society International、HSI)の#BeCrueltyFree思いやりのある美しさキャンペーンが終わらせようとしている、化粧品産業の醜い現実です。 Q: 化粧品の「cruelty-free」 (動物に苦痛を与えない)とはどういうこと？ A: 「Cruelty

In September 2013, the European Commission adopted a proposal for an EU Regulation on the control and management of ‘invasive alien species’. This legislation has significant implications for animal welfare and could, amongst other things, lead to restrictions on the trade of various exotic pet

The Asia Canine Protection Alliance is an international alliance of animal protection organisations formed by Humane Society International, Animals Asia Foundation, Soi Dog Foundation, and Change For Animals Foundation. We are committed to improving the welfare of dogs in the region by ending the

The European Union lies at the very heart of the global horsemeat trade. Each year 250,000 horses are killed for their meat in Europe, with many tens of thousands of those horses suffering long-distance transportation to industrialised slaughter plants to feed European consumers. In order to satisfy

Overview Approximately 700 million animals are slaughtered for food every year in Canada. During their journey to slaughter, animals are often forced to endure long periods in extreme temperatures without access to food or water and without being afforded an opportunity to rest. Standards for

The Meatless Monday campaign asks consumers to go meat-free one day per week—and it’s a great way to help reduce the environmental, animal welfare, and other social impacts of raising 77 billion land animals each year for food worldwide. Here are some simple ways your organization can help this

For many, the idea of overhauling a lifetime of dietary habits can be intimidating. Not everyone is willing to switch from eating meat every day to becoming a vegetarian overnight. But it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Whether your primary incentive is helping the environment

The European Union is one of the world’s largest producers of factory farmed fur. In 2015 alone, around 42.6 million mink, 2.7million foxes, 155,000 raccoon dogs, and 206,000 chinchillas were killed for fur in the EU. More than a dozen countries across the EU have full or partial bans on fur farming

The Makalali Private Game Reserve was established in 1994 in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, near the world-famous Kruger National Park. It consists of several privately owned properties, where the owners have joined forces and their land to form a reserve of 26,000 hectares. Makalali is home to

Immunocontraception uses the body's immune response to prevent pregnancy. Wild female mammals are vaccinated annually, just like we receive vaccinations. A syringe and needle are attached to a dart that is shot into the female from a dart gun, either from the ground or from the air. How it works The

Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Tiger" book will be used in schools to help teach children about tiger poaching concerns and conservation efforts. Watch the video. You can click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode, or here to download a PDF.

An HSUS undercover investigator who worked 40 shifts as a kennel attendant at a Petland store in Novi, Michigan, documented sick puppies, dangerous conditions and improper care with a hidden camera. The investigator witnessed puppies being delivered in unmarked vans from out of state, transported in