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Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking
PETEN, Guatemala—Multiple mammals and birds have been released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty. Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, with the support of Humane Society International/Latin
Aves y mamíferos silvestres regresan a la Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, después de ser rescatados del tráfico ilegal
PETÉN, Guatemala— Mamíferos y aves, algunos en peligro de extinción, regresaron a su hábitat en la selva tropical guatemalteca, después de haber sido rescatados y rehabilitados provenientes del tráfico ilegal y de incidentes de crueldad. La Asociación Rescate y Conservación de Vida Silvestre (ARCAS)
Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list
TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add to its kill list alongside Bryde’s, sei and
Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings
LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has
Keeping animals safe in hot weather
High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our cat and dog companions can find it more difficult to regulate their
No justification for farrowing crates
[inline-slider align="alignleft"][/inline-slider] “We just can’t justify putting sows in farrowing crates any more.” – a British farm manager shares insights into the impact of confinement for sows, and perspective on how the sector must change HSI/UK made contact with a British pig farm, which
New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session
DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the
Iceland will allow commercial whaling to resume in ’devastatingly disappointing’ renewal of one-year permit
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland—As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society
Political parties urged to unleash ‘Paw Power’ as animal welfare emerges as potential swing issue
LONDON— With the general election just weeks away, UK political parties are being urged to harness the untapped ‘paw power’ of animal-loving voters after a new report shows that political parties are failing to match the British public’s high level of demand for strong animal protection policies
Polska wzmacnia egzekwowanie prawa w zakresie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom
WARSZAWA, Polska—Humane Society International zakończyło właśnie serię szkoleń, których celem jest wsparcie służb i organów odpowiedzialnych za wykrywanie i ściganie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom w Polsce. Szkolenia odbyły się w Słupsku, Warszawie oraz Katowicach, i wzięło w nich udział 300 osób
Costa Rica’s cockfighting ban upheld by Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has rejected a complaint against Costa Rica for banning cockfights, in what animal protection organization Humane Society International called a great victory against animal fighting. The complaint was presented by the National
Prohibición de peleas de gallos en Costa Rica confirmada por la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica—La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) rechazó una denuncia contra el Estado costarricense por prohibir las peleas de gallos, en lo que la organización de bienestar animal, Humane Society International (HSI), calificó como una gran victoria contra las peleas de
HSI webinar highlights Brazilian companies' successful shift to sourcing eggs exclusively from cage-free hens
On May 22, Humane Society International hosted a webinar with three companies that have successfully transitioned to sourcing eggs exclusively from cage-free hens. Representing various business sectors, retailer Casa Santa Luzia, global hotel chain Marriott, and pet food company Special Dog, have
Tierschutzprioritäten für die zehnte Wahlperiode des Europäischen Parlaments (2024-2029)
Der Tierschutz ist ein Thema, das vielen EU-Bürger*innen am Herzen liegt. Dies spiegelt sich auch im Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europäischen Union wider, in dem ausdrücklich anerkannt wird, dass Tiere fühlende Wesen sind und dass die EU und ihre Mitgliedstaaten bei ihrer
Animal protection priorities for the tenth term of the European Parliament (2024-2029)
The protection of animals is an issue close to the hearts of millions of EU citizens. This is also reflected in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which explicitly recognises that animals are sentient beings and that the EU and Member States must pay full regard to their welfare
Las prioridades sobre protección animal para la décima legislatura del Parlamento Europeo (2024-2029)
La protección de los animales es un tema que preocupa a muchos ciudadanos de la UE. Esto se refleja, por ejemplo, en el Tratado de Funcionamiento de la Unión Europea, que reconoce explícitamente que los animales son seres sensibles y que la UE y los Estados miembros deben tener plenamente en cuenta
Actions prioritaires en matière de protection animale durant la dixième législature du Parlement européen (2024-2029)
La protection des animaux est un sujet qui tient à cœur à de nombreux citoyens européens. En témoigne notamment le Traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne, qui admet explicitement que les animaux sont des êtres sensibles, et que l’UE et ses États membres doivent accorder une
Priorità per la protezione degli animali per il decimo mandato del Parlamento Europeo (2024-2029)
La protezione degli animali è un tema che sta a cuore a molti cittadini dell’Unione Europea. Ciò si riflette anche nel Trattato sul Funzionamento dell’Unione Europea, che riconosce esplicitamente che gli animali sono esseri senzienti e che l’UE e gli Stati Membri nella definizione delle loro
Priorytety w zakresie ochrony zwierząt na dziesiątą kadencję Parlamentu Europejskiego (2024-2029)
Ochrona zwierząt jest sprawą bliską sercu wielu obywatelek i obywateli UE. Kwestia ta została również uwzględniona w Traktacie o funkcjonowaniu Unii Europejskiej, który uznaje zwierzęta za istoty czujące i wymaga, aby UE oraz jej państwa członkowskie w pełni uwzględniały wymogi związane
Prioritățile privind bunăstarea animalelor pentru cea de-a zecea legislatură a Parlamentului European (2024-2029)
Bunăstarea animalelor este un subiect la care cetățenii europeni ţin foarte mult. Acest lucru se reflectă, de asemenea, în Tratatul privind Funcționarea Uniunii Europene, în care animalele sunt recunoscute ca fiinţe simţitoare, ceea ce înseamnă că atât politicile UE cât și cele ale