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About the International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), signed in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1946. The Convention was intended to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and the regulation of commercial and
Why Support the EU Canadian Seafood Boycott
Opposition to commercial seal hunting is gaining momentum around the world, and governments, including the European Union, are increasingly taking action to end the trade in products of this brutality. Meanwhile, each year, the EU buys hundreds of millions of euros worth of seafood caught by
Canadian Seafood Boycott: European Supporters
HSI is calling on individuals and businesses to boycott Canadian seafood until the Canadian commercial seal slaughter ends. Patrons If your favourite chef, restaurant or food retailer isn't yet supporting the boycott, why not print off our Chefs & Businesses Pledge [PDF], take it with you on your
Bullfighting (Fiesta Brava) in Mexico
Mexico is one of the few remaining countries where bullfighting is still legal (others include Spain, France, Portugal, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador). The largest bullfighting ring in the world, fitting 60,000 spectators, resides in Mexico City. There are approximately 225 bullrings in
Don't Buy While Seals Die: Boycott Canadian Seafood
With hundreds of thousands of seals clubbed and shot to death for their fur in most years, Canada’s commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on Earth. Almost all of the seals killed are defenceless pups, and they are beaten and shot to death for their fur. In 2005, the Protect
Canadian Commercial Seal Slaughter
With hundreds of thousands of seals clubbed and shot to death for their fur in most years, Canada's commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on Earth. It is also the most brutal. It’s a cruel slaughter of baby seals Canadian government statistics confirm more than 97 percent
40th anniversary of global ban on commercial whaling commemorated
United Kingdom— The 40 th anniversary of the global ban on commercial whaling has been marked today, with a plaque unveiled to hail one of the most significant conservation victories of all time. Almost three million whales were killed for their oil and meat in the 20th century, bringing many
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss urged to set out leadership plans for animal welfare in open letter from 35 of UK’s top animal charities, celebrities and Larry the cat
London— In the month of the bicentenary of the UK’s first ever animal protection law—Martin’s Act of 22 nd July 1822—some of the UK’s leading animal charities are joined by Larry the Downing Street cat (@Number10Cat) and celebrities including Ricky Gervais, Dame Joanna Lumley and Paul O’Grady to
Pet transport during crises
BRUSSELS — Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association to publish a list of considerations for governments and the air transport supply chain to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who
HSI e IATA per il trasporto degli animali domestici durante le crisi
BRUXELLES—L’organizzazione internazionale per la protezione degli animali Humane Society International (HSI) e l’International Air Transport Association (IATA) rilasciano un elenco di raccomandazioni per i governi e il settore del trasporto aereo con l’obbiettivo di facilitare, in tempi di crisi, il
Transportul animalelor de companie în perioadele de criză
BRUSSELS—Organizația de protecție a animalelor Humane Society International (HSI), în colaborare cu International Air Transport Association (IATA)/ Asociația Internațională de Transport Aerian, a publicat un ghid pentru autoritățile publice și entitățile din domeniul transportului aerian cu scopul
Food industry convenes to improve farm animal welfare in Viet Nam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam—Yesterday, Humane Society International and the National Agriculture Extension Center of Vietnam hosted “Animal welfare in food supply chains: from commitment to implementation.” The corporate roundtable highlighted the need for improving farm animal welfare policy and
Elezioni politiche 2022: le organizzazioni animaliste presentano il manifesto “Anche gli animali votano”
ROMA—Contrasto al randagismo, tutela della fauna selvatica, stop all’uso degli animali nei circhi e negli spettacoli, protezione degli animali allevati a fini alimentari, superamento della sperimentazione animale e tutela degli animali nel nostro sistema giuridico e istituzionale-amministrativo
Humane Society International/Mexico will carry out first-of-its-kind census of dogs and cats in north-central Mexico
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico—Mexico’s first ever dog and cat survey will be conducted in the city of Aguascalientes, coordinated by animal protection organization Humane Society International/Mexico, A.C. Starting August 15, a team of volunteers from local associations, independent rescuers, university
Humane Society International/México realizará el primer sondeo de población canina y felina en Aguascalientes
AGUASCALIENTES-El primer sondeo de población canina y felina se llevará a cabo en Aguascalientes gracias a Humane Society International México, organización internacional que trabaja por el bienestar de los animales. A partir del 15 de agosto, un equipo de voluntarios conformados por asociaciones
South Korea to end unnecessary animal test
SEOUL—South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has introduced an amendment to its Biologicals standard and test method guidelines, and will no longer require the Abnormal Toxicity test. The outdated method was carried out for batch quality control of pharmaceutical and biological products
1950년대 만들어진 마우스, 기니피그 실험, 한국에서도 중단 환영
한국 휴메인 소사이어티 인터내셔널(Humane Society International, 이하 한국 HSI)은 이번 8월 12일에 발표 된 생물학적제제 시험 고시 개정에 대해 그동안 과학적으로 필요가 없다고 알려진 동물실험법을 중지하는데 대한 환영 의사를 밝혔다. 식품의약품안전처는 생물학적 제제에 대한 고시 개정을 통해 이상독성부정시험을 중지한다. 이상독성부정시험은 의약품과 생물학 제제 품목의 품질 확인을 위해 쥐 또는 기니피그를 이용하는 실험이다. 이상독성부정시험은 1950년대에 처음 생겨나 쥐와 기니피그를 이용해 외래 물질로 인한
Ablehnung der Trophäenjagd unter Südafrikaner*innen deutlich gestiegen (+12%)
BERLIN/CAPE TOWN, Südafrika—Die südafrikanische Bevölkerung hat sich gegen die grausame Praxis der Trophäenjagd auf Wildtiere ausgesprochen. Eine neue Umfrage, die von der Tierschutzorganisation Humane Society International/Africa in Auftrag gegeben wurde, zeigt, dass 68% der südafrikanischen
New IPSOS survey reveals the majority (68%) of South Africans oppose trophy hunting
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—South African citizens have spoken out against the cruel practice of hunting wild animals for trophies. A new 2022 IPSOS survey, commissioned by animal protection charity Humane Society International/Africa, reveals that 68% of the South African population oppose trophy
Significativo aumento dei sudafricani (+12%) contrari alla caccia al trofeo
ROMA/CITTA’ DEL CAPO, Sudafrica—I cittadini sudafricani si sono espressi contro la crudele pratica della caccia al trofeo di animali selvatici. Un nuovo sondaggio Ipsos del 2022, commissionato dall'organizzazione per la protezione degli animali Humane Society International/Africa, rivela che il 68%