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Animal charity Humane Society International Brazil to become "Humane World for Animals” to better encompass mission
BRASILIA (14 Feb. 2025)―Animal charity Humane Society International Brazil today announced its rebrand to Humane World for Animals to establish clarity in its mission to create lasting change for animals in Brazil and around the world. The change takes effect today and underscores the organization's
Global experts come together in webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil
SÃO PAULO—In April, Humane World for Animals Brazil, formerly called Humane Society International Brazil, hosted a three-part webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil. The series brought together animal welfare experts, veterinarians, academics, and industry professionals to share strategies
Nearly 100 pets receive free veterinary care in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
TORTUGUERO—Despite being diagnosed with heartworm disease, a cheerful dog named Pulgosin is showing steady improvement thanks to the treatment he received during free animal clinics organized in the Limón Province by Humane World for Animals Costa Rica, formerly called Humane Society International
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. This
Brazil votes to ban cosmetic animal testing after more than a decade of advocacy by Humane World for Animals and allies
Brasília – Today Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to outlaw the sales of cosmetics that have been tested on animals after the approved ban comes into effect. This measure closes loopholes that have long existed within the country’s legal framework for cosmetics, which includes a few state-level
Neuer Bericht zeigt: EU ist ein Hauptmarkt für gestohlene Wildtiere
München/Hamburg/Brüssel—Die Europäische Union bleibt ein zentrales Drehkreuz und Ziel für Wildtiere, die aus Amerika, Afrika, Osteuropa, Asien und Ozeanien „gestohlen“ werden. Ein heute veröffentlichter Bericht von Pro Wildlife, dem International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane World For
Legal loopholes make EU a prime destination for stolen wildlife trade
Brussels/Munich—The European Union remains a main hub and destination for wildlife ‘stolen’ from the Americas, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and Oceania. The new report released today by Pro Wildlife, Humane World for Animals, International Fund for Animal Welfare, FOUR PAWS and Wildlife Conservation
Campaigners welcome inclusion of the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in Indonesia’s 2026 National Legislation Program
JAKARTA―The Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition welcomes the decision of the Indonesian House of Representatives (known as the DPR RI) to include the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in the 2026 Priority National Legislation Program, or Prolegnas. The bill is one of 67 included by the Plenary
Proteggere gli elefanti dalla caccia al trofeo: il documentario “Tuskers” riceve una menzione speciale al Pet Carpet Film Festival
Protecting elephants from trophy hunting: “Tuskers” receives a special mention at the Italian Pet Carpet Film Festival
Jane Goodall ricordata come paladina degli animali
WASHINGTON, D.C., Stati Uniti―Humane World for Animals, precedentemente nota come Humane Society International e Humane Society of the United States, piange la scomparsa di Jane Goodall, fondatrice dell’Istituto Jane Goodall e Messaggera di Pace delle Nazioni Unite. Il nome della celebre primatologa
Jane Goodall remembered as a hero for animals
WASHINGTON, D.C.―Humane World for Animals, formally known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, mourn the loss of Jane Goodall DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace. The primatologist’s name became synonymous with conservation
Hundreds in Mexico City attend mass first aid class for people and animals in disasters
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s first ever mass public first aid and CPR class for people and animals in disasters took place in Mexico City on Sept. 18. The event saw hundreds of residents attend at the Monument to the Revolution, as part of events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 earthquake
Cientos de personas en Ciudad de México asisten a clase masiva de primeros auxilios para personas y animales en desastres
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — El primer taller público masivo de primeros auxilios y RCP para personas y animales en desastres se llevó a cabo en la Ciudad de México el 18 de septiembre. Cientos de habitantes asistieron al evento en el Monumento a la Revolución, como parte de las actividades para conmemorar el