Jun 17, 2010Outrage against Norway’s whaling: Over 101,000 people call for an end to crueltyOver 101,000 people from more than 120 countries have signed WSPA’s open letter calling on Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to end the country’s cruel commercial whaling. This is the largest public outcry against Norway’s whaling since it resumed in 1993.
Jun 15, 201065,000 dogs saved in BaliVeterinary teams have vaccinated more than 40,000 dogs against rabies in Bali, saving more than 65,000 from government culls.
Jun 15, 2010Appalling new footage shows cruelty of Norwegian whalingNew footage gathered by WSPA shows the brutal reality of whaling in Norway, and demonstrates why the international ban on commercial whaling must not be lifted. Act now: we have 24 hours to register our demand to stop this cruel and unnecessary practice.
Jun 2, 2010Latin American bloc opposes lifting ban on commercial whalingHope for the whales: The Latin American bloc of the IWC has made it clear that commercial whaling should be a thing of the past, rejecting the IWC’s proposal to overturn the long-standing moratorium.
Jun 1, 2010Campaign to end bullfighting in Catalonia gathers momentumRicky Gervais, the comedian, writer and animal lover has spoken out in support of WSPA’s campaign to end the cruelty of bullfighting, saying the worst kind of cruelty is that which is done in the name of entertainment.
May 24, 2010Mexico could be next to join UDAWThe campaign for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) is gathering momentum in Latin America, where Mexico has shown signs it could follow Bolivia and Nicaragua in joining.
Apr 23, 2010IWC proposal could harpoon commercial whaling banThe International Whaling Commission (IWC) has published a proposal which could destroy the 24-year ban on commercial whaling. The plan would give the green light to Japan, Norway and Iceland to cruelly slaughter almost 1,400 whales next year, and close to 13,000 over the next ten years.
Apr 21, 2010Going the distance for transported animalsAs we enter a new phase in our campaign to end live exports, join us in celebrating the successes of the Handle with Care campaign and in looking to a future of determined action against the cruelty of long distance transport.
Apr 15, 2010A new home and a new life for baited bears in PakistanAfter living a life filled with suffering, bears that have been rescued are often unable to adapt to a life in the wild. Here's an update on the new life we're providing for baited bears in Pakistan...
Apr 8, 2010Speak out against slaughter: Whales need youInternational pressure grows on Norway to curb its cruel whaling. Make your voice heard by signing WSPA’s petition to the Norwegian Prime Minister today.
