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Dec 18, 2012

The Netherlands bans fur farming

A momentous leap forward in the protection of animals was reached in the Dutch Senate today: a large majority voted to ban the production of fur.

Nov 28, 2012

It’s official: animals matter in Costa Rica

There is cause for celebration in Central America this week, with the government of Costa Rica giving official backing to a UDAW.

Nov 26, 2012

WSPA celebrates better future for India’s bears

WSPA’s 17 years of bear protection work in India and our part in ending the cruelty of bear dancing was recognised by the Indian government today, as it announced a national action plan to safeguard bears.

Nov 26, 2012

Protecting animals in India cannot wait

73% of Indians think the treatment of animals is a serious challenge in our society, according to new research released today by WSPA.

Nov 20, 2012

A simple message for mass change: choose cage-free

WSPA’s new North America-based campaign, launched yesterday, is putting hens back at the heart of farming.

Nov 7, 2012

Enclosure opens at Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary to house last 25 bears held in illegal captivity in Romania

Twenty years on from building the world’s first bear sanctuary we opened the final enclosure at the Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary this week in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania.

Oct 19, 2012

Intensive farming can make food security worse for the world’s hungry

The World Society for the Protection of Animals and Compassion in World Farming has joined with a new research study.

Oct 15, 2012

Help stop sea turtle farming

WSPA investigation uncovers shocking cruelty at Caribbean tourism hotspot.

Sep 27, 2012

Let’s stop wasting time, let’s stop dog culls

We want to see all countries with rabies running mass vaccination programmes until this deadly disease is stamped out

Sep 17, 2012

Historic vote to end global bear bile industry

We would like to congratulate the IUCN for voting a motion to end bear bile farming at their World Congress on Friday night.

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