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HSI welcomes tough new Chilean bill to outlaw cosmetic testing on animals
Chile is in the running to become the second South American country to prohibit animal testing for cosmetics following introduction of a federal bill in late December which, if passed, would prohibit new animal testing of both finished cosmetics and their ingredients, and severely restrict the
HSI/India Farm Animal Protection Leadership Programme
Farm animal protection is an unexplored sector, and is seldom seen as a long-term career option. The insufficient interest and support from premier public and private institutions has created a vast talent pool gap. What is often overlooked is that the maximum suffering of and impact on animals and
BREAKING: Sweden suspends mink fur farming in wake of COVID-19
LONDON—The Swedish government has today announced it will suspend mink fur farming throughout 2021, in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 virus having been found on 13 mink farms in Sweden so far. Sweden has approximately 40 mink fur farms and produced around 500,000 mink pelts in 2020. Humane Society
BREAKING: La Svezia sospende l'allevamento di visoni in risposta all’emergenza Covid
ROMA—Oggi il governo svedese ha annunciato che sospenderà l'allevamento di visoni destinati alla produzione di pellicce per tutto il 2021, per prevenire un’ulteriore diffusione del virus SARS-CoV-2 che finora è stato rilevato in 13 allevamenti di visoni svedesi. In Svezia si trovano circa 40
HSI, “Lo stop alle pellicce necessario nella battaglia contro la pandemia” Una petizione globale per chiudere gli allevamenti e una shopping guide per consumatori più consapevoli
ROMA —Un milione di firme per dire stop agli allevamenti di animali da pelliccia: è l’obiettivo della petizione globale lanciata da Humane Society International (HSI), assieme al network Fur Free Alliance, che ha raccolto circa 15mila sottoscrizioni nei primi 10 giorni. “Ci sono ragioni di ordine
South Africa tops exhibitor list at US trophy hunting convention
CAPE TOWN—South Africa represents the biggest percentage of hunting outfitter exhibitors at the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) annual convention. The DSC, a Texas-based trophy hunting industry organisation, hosts the USA’s biggest industry hunting event, which is being held online this year. Based on
Il gigante dell'abbigliamento sportivo adidas aderisce al programma Fur Free Retailer rinunciando permanentemente alle pellicce
ROMA—Oggi, il gigante dell’abbigliamento sportivo adidas ha annunciato il proprio impegno verso un futuro senza pellicce, nonché l’adesione al programma globale Fur Free Retailer. Sebbene al momento adidas non venda prodotti con pelliccia animale, il suo dichiarato impegno viene accolto
New report finds that all mink farms should be considered “at risk” of COVID-19 infection
BRUSSELS—On the cusp of the mink breeding season, which is set to resume at the end of this month, the European Food Safety Agency has released a report finding that all mink farms should be considered at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks and must be strictly monitored. Following the release of this
Associazioni animaliste e ambientaliste: “Bene l’inserimento dello sviluppo sostenibile in Costituzione, è importante cogliere questa occasione storica per includere anche gli animali”
ROMA—Inserire la tutela degli animali come esseri senzienti nella Costituzione, per garantire davvero che la protezione dell’ambiente sia completa di tutte le forme di vita presenti in natura: è la richiesta contenuta in una lettera indirizzata al nuovo presidente del Consiglio, Mario Draghi, al
Judi Dench, Brian May, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker, James Arthur, Thandie Newton, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Twiggy among stars calling on Boris Johnson to ban UK fur sales
LONDON—Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK
Italy extends mink fur farming ban in response to COVID-19, says Italian Health Mister Roberto Speranza
ROME—The Italian government has announced last night it will extend suspension of mink fur farming until 31 December 2021. The decision comes in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 virus having been found on two mink farms so far in Italy. Italy has six fur farms with approximately 60,000 mink, 26,000 of
L’Italia estende la sospensione all’allevamento di visoni in risposta all’emergenza Covid, per ordinanza del Ministro della Salute Roberto Speranza
ROMA—Ieri sera il governo italiano ha annunciato che sospenderà ulteriormente l’allevamento di visoni destinati alla produzione di pellicce fino al 31 dicembre 2021, per prevenire un’ulteriore diffusione del virus SARS-CoV-2 che finora è stato rilevato in 2 allevamenti di visoni italiani. In Italia
Sterilization drive held in Vadodara, Dehradun and Lucknow for community-owned dogs on World Spay Day
On the occasion of World Spay Day, 23 Feb. 2021, Humane Society International/India conducted free camps for sterilisation and vaccination at its Animal Birth Control Centres located in Vadodara, Dehradun and Lucknow. The camp focused on engaging community members who care for the street dogs in
Cencosud commits to selling only cage-free eggs in Brazil
SÃO PAULO—Cencosud, the fourth largest supermarket chain in Brazil, has announced it will sell exclusively cage-free eggs at its over 200 stores throughout eight states in the country. Cenconsud operates under different brands— GBarbosa, Bretas, Prezunic, Perini and Mercantil Rodrigues—and all of
Cencosud se compromete a vender solo huevos libres de jaulas en Brasil
SÃO PAULO—Cencosud, la cuarta cadena de supermercados más grande de Brasil, anunció que venderá exclusivamente huevos libre de jaula en sus más de 200 tiendas, en ocho estados del país. Cenconsud opera con diferentes marcas, GBarbosa, Bretas, Prezunic, Perini y Mercantil Rodrigues, y todas ellas
Cencosud se compromete a vender exclusivamente ovos livres de gaiolas
SÃO PAULO—A Cencosud, quarta maior supermercadista do Brasil, anunciou que irá vender apenas ovos livres de gaiolas em todas as suas lojas no país, as quais são mais de 200. A rede opera em 8 estados sob diferentes marcas— GBarbosa, Bretas, Prezunic, Perini e Mercantil Rodrigues—e todas elas estão
Communities affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota receive help for their companion and farm animals
PANZOS, Guatemala—More than 430 families living in poverty in the municipality of Panzos, Alta Verapaz received veterinary care and food for their domestic and farm animals following the devastation ofHurricanes Eta and Iota at the end of 2020. With support from Humane Society International/ Latin
Comunidades afectadas por huracanes recibieron ayuda para sus animales
PANZÓS, Guatemala–Más de 430 familias en condiciones de pobreza en el municipio de Panzós, Alta Verapaz, recibieron ayuda veterinaria y alimento para sus animales domésticos y de granja, que lograron sobrevivir a los huracanes Eta e Iota a finales de 2020. Gracias al aporte de Humane Society
“Stop alla censura europea dei prodotti vegetali” – questo l’appello di Humane Society International, Essere Animali e Compassion in World Farming al Premier Draghi e al Ministro dell’Agricoltura Patuanelli
ROMA—In vista delle prossime consultazioni a tre sull’organizzazione comune dei mercati agricoli, Humane Society International, Essere Animali e Compassion in World Farming, chiedono alla Commissione Europea e agli Stati Membri nel Consiglio dell'UE di opporsi agli emendamenti 171 e 72 del
HSI/Canada demands cancellation of 2021 commercial seal hunt
MONTREAL—In the wake of the lowest sea ice formation in recorded history off of Canada’s East Coast, Humane Society International/Canada is urging the Canadian government to stop the commercial seal hunt. Canadian government scientists anticipate mass mortality of newborn seal pups as their sea ice