Humane World for Animals
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You've known us as The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, as we look to the future, we're uniting under a new name—Humane World for Animals—to better reflect who we are, the bold work we do and the global mission we share.
Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we’ve helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescued hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
As of 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organizations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Washington-Hagerstown |
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Search ArticlesSeventy lucky dogs escape dog meat fate in South Korea ahead of country’s historic 2027 ban
Humane World for Animals marks end of decade-long mission to ban the cruel industry Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals Humane World for Animals staff check on dogs at a dog meat farm in Gangjin, South Korea on Sept. 28, 2026, the day before the dogs will be rescued. This rescue marks the last large-scale dog meat rescue in South Korea for Humane World for Animals.
‘Inexplicable and shameful’: two parliamentary questions challenge the exemption of Russian sable fur pelts from EU sanctions
ROME—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, welcomes the submission of two parliamentary questions by Italian policy makers concerning the removal of Russian sable fur pelts from the list of products subject to the trade ban under the European Union’s sanctions regime against Russia.
Mexican Senate Committee advances landmark Animal Welfare Bill
Humane World for Animals welcomes progress on legislation that reflects an important step forward for animal welfare in Mexico.
Commercial whaling, Australia’s shark net threat to cetaceans and creation of a South Atlantic whale sanctuary – the battle to protect whales comes to Hobart
HOBART, Australia—The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission this week in Hobart will see NGOs and governments from around the world gather to discuss and vote on some of the most pressing issues related to great whales, including the future of the global moratorium on commercial whaling. Humane World for Animals sets out some of the priority items on the agenda. Once again, a proposal to establish a South Atlantic whale sanctuary has been submitted by Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
Good news: Chile becomes first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Claudio Ramírez/For Humane World for Animals Date: September 25, 2026 Author(s): Daniela Benavides Sanchez The World Health Organization recently announced that Chile has become the first country in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies. For the past few years, the team has been operating a mobile veterinary clinic in remote parts of Chile where services have been limited.
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund endorse bipartisan bill to end federal funding for experiments on dogs and cats
New legislation in the House would also give some animals used in federally funded laboratories a chance at adoption Kendra Stanley-Mills/AP Images for Humane World for Animals Humane World for Animals Date: September 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are endorsing a new bill introduced in Congress today: the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel...
More than 62,000 Italians call on Senate to ban the caged confinement of farmed animals
As the Italian Parliament takes up the proposal for its initial assessment, animal protection organisations say they “won’t stop until there is a law” Representatives of the “Gabbie Vuote” (Empty Cages) coalition submit more than 62,000 certified signatures to the Italian Senate in support of a popular legislative initiative calling for a nationwide ban on the caged confinement of farmed animals.
The war on wildlife: Trump's latest move and what you can do about it
Last week, President Trump issued a new executive order directing federal agencies to expand hunting and permit the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on public lands. The order is called: “Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage.” And it is a farce. Make no mistake: This is all part of this administration’s wider war on wildlife.
Statement: NIH expands investment in human-relevant research and alternatives to animal testing
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome announcement of new initiatives to help replace animal experiments Humane World for Animals Date: September 21, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, applaud the National Institutes of Health for announcing five new initiatives that will help replace animal experiments with innovative...
In win for animals, the FDA takes new steps away from animal testing
When we recognized a straightforward way to address regulatory language at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that could spare countless animals from suffering and dying in laboratories, we took action. We had been talking for years with pharmaceutical manufacturers whose representatives claimed the lack of clarity in the FDA's regulations created confusion around the requirements for animal testing. Of course, we had been discussing our own concerns about these regulations with the FDA itself.