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Our vision is a world where farmed animals are treated with compassion & respect. Our mission is to end factory farming. #EndIt
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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · Dec 4
NEW INVESTIGATION: CHRISTMAS CRUELTY EXPOSED

Our undercover investigation reveals unacceptable cruelty to carp farmed in the EU.

Fish were crammed together, thrown against hard surfaces & slaughtered without proper stunning.

Watch now ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKX...

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Cruel Christmas Carp EXPOSED: Undercover Fish Farming Investigation
Act now to help protect farmed fish: https://bit.ly/4omLRLr WARNING: contains footage some viewers may find distressing. Our latest undercover investigation reveals unacceptable conditions and…
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Our carp investigation exposed shocking conditions & suffering.

Tragically, these aren’t isolated examples – they're often the norm for fish farmed across Europe.

Watch it here:
Cruel Christmas Carp EXPOSED: Undercover Fish Farming Investigation
Act now to help protect farmed fish: https://bit.ly/4omLRLr WARNING: contains footage some viewers may find distressing. Our latest undercover investigation reveals unacceptable conditions and…
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January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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🐙 Octopus farming is an urgent threat 🐙

Ask your policymakers to sign our global pledge calling for a ban on this cruel & unsustainable industry: buff.ly/wsfoJGZ
Close up photo of an octopus in the ocean. Text reads: Ask policymakers to sign our global pledge to #StopOctopusFarming
January 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Factory farming is a major driver of climate change.

You can make a difference by choosing more plant-rich options.

Learn more: buff.ly/iyZiBAW
Two pigs swimming in floodwater caused by climate change. Text reads: Factory farming harms the planet.
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Our campaign to #BanLiveExports made waves in 2025, and we have even more planned for this year.

Together we will consign this cruel trade to history.

Find out more: buff.ly/sgevFkp
Close up photo of a brown cow who is being transported. Text reads: Victim of this cruel trade #BanLiveExports
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Today, we joined our friends at Good Food For All - Europe in calling for urgent reform of the EU’s food and farming policies.
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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ICYMI: our latest investigation exposes shocking conditions & suffering of farmed carp. Findings include:

🐟 Severe overcrowding
🐟 Fish thrown and dropped
🐟 Carp left out of water
🐟 Inhumane slaughter methods

Watch it here: bit.ly/48nzBV2
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Calves deserve more than small spaces & metal bars. Factory farming strips them of pasture, freedom & family bonds.
An alternative food system is possible: buff.ly/NnKxbKq
A calf who has been separated from her mother on a dairy farm inside a small cage. Text reads: She doesn't belong in a cage.
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Fish are one of the most farmed animals on earth, yet their suffering is invisible. Our new investigation is changing that.

It’s time to #RethinkFish
Cruel Christmas Carp EXPOSED: Undercover Fish Farming Investigation
Act now to help protect farmed fish: https://bit.ly/4omLRLr WARNING: contains footage some viewers may find distressing. Our latest undercover investigation reveals unacceptable conditions and…
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January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Did you know agriculture accounts for 69% of annual water withdrawals globally? Factory farms are a big culprit.

Find out more: buff.ly/mHbNrbi
A photo showing water. Bold text in yellow text boxes says: factory farms are rapidly draining our water supplies.
January 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Fish feel pain and stress just like other animals. Our undercover investigation exposes the cruel conditions farmed carp are subjected to across Europe.

Call on governments to #RethinkFish: buff.ly/6SAT3Z6
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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“Let’s make 2026 the year we consign cages to history.”
Our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social reflects on 2025’s victories for animals and hopes for the year ahead in the @scotsman.com today: buff.ly/BrEKBB0
Ending the cruellest practices in farming makes financial as well as moral sense
High animal welfare standards are increasingly a mark of quality in global food markets
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January 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Animal welfare, human health & intensive food production: these pressing problems are interlinked. That's why we're supporting the new European Citizens' Initiative calling on @ec.europa.eu to provide #GoodFoodForAll www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1...
European Citizens launch new initiative on food as a human right for all
"Food justice and accessibility cannot be separated from animal welfare and the need to address industrial food production and overconsumption."
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January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Pigs are playful, intelligent animals who form deep bonds - but factory farms confine them in barren cages. Help us #EndTheCageAge buff.ly/LxvPS8j
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Europe’s food system is in crisis – but you can help.

Sign the ‘Good Food for All’ ECI to call on @ec.europa.eu to end factory farming, protect animals, restore nature & support farmers.

Your voice matters: buff.ly/CAgwGKg
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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We’re backing a new European Citizens’ Initiative for better food & farming in the EU.

✍ Sign to urge @ec.europa.eu to end factory farming, protect animals, restore nature & support farmers: buff.ly/CAgwGKg
Cut out photos of a cow and a hen with an EU flag in the background. Text reads: Help shape EU law for animals.
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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2025 brought real progress for animals and we’re proud to stand with @wfa.org in driving change. Let’s go further in 2026!

Explore the highlights: buff.ly/ypqoEpu
Animal Welfare 2025 Achievements and Global Animal Protection
Explore 2025’s major animal welfare achievements and global protection milestones. See how WFA and its members advanced policy, advocacy, and lasting change for animals worldwide.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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In 2026 we’ll be continuing our fight for animals, people & the planet. Find out what we delivered in 2025: buff.ly/2befBFl
A small brown calf stands in a sunlit field of wildflowers, with a quote from Philip Lymbery, Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming which says: "2025 was a year when ideas turned into action, reshaping our food system toward a future where animals are respected, farming is regenerative, and nourishing food is accessible for all."
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Factory farming drives deforestation, pollutes rivers, and causes immense animal suffering—all to meet excessive demand.

Good news: there are evidence-based alternatives: buff.ly/Vszr5TR
Image of a cow in a green pasture with the text 'A better food system is possible' and the logo of 'End.It' in the corner.
January 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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This #Veganuary we’re revisiting the question: what would happen if every pet were vegan? Our Visionary Prof. Andrew Knight explores the positive impacts for the planet @theconversation.com bit.ly/4pcBUkh
What if every pet were vegan? Here’s how much it would help the planet
If every dog ate a vegan diet, it would prevent the equivalent of the UK’s annual CO₂ emissions.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Did you know that farming carnivorous species of fish, like salmon, contributes to overfishing?

The overfishing crisis is damaging marine ecosystems & harming global food security.

Take our quiz & find out more ⬇️ #RethinkFish

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January 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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We made a huge impact in 2025 - from calling on the EU to deliver its promise to #EndTheCageAge, stepping up our campaign to #BanLiveExports & pushing for food system change.

Thank you for standing with us:
2025: Our progress for farmed animals, to end factory farming and transform the food system
This year, our global teams achieved incredible progress in the fight to end factory farming and create a sustainable food system that works for animals, people, and the planet. 🌍 Factory farming is…
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January 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones we’ve reached for animals and the planet. 🌍💚
See the story of change you helped create – and join us as we step into 2026 ready for more: buff.ly/VJQz36m
A small brown calf stands in a sunlit field of wildflowers, with a quote from Philip Lymbery, Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming which says: "2025 was a year when ideas turned into action, reshaping our food system toward a future where animals are respected, farming is regenerative, and nourishing food is accessible for all."
December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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In his latest blog, our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social reflects on Dr Jane Goodall’s legacy and why hope must drive change ⬇️ buff.ly/S4TovYb
December 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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We’re moving into 2026 ready to advocate for a more sustainable food system.

Find out what our partners & panellists had to say on the issue at #COP30 last month.
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Learn more about carp with our fish welfare expert, Dr Santiago Pintos. They are smart, social and complex fish 🐟

Yet, sadly, farming carp often results in great suffering, as exposed in our latest investigation.
Watch it here: buff.ly/ugQkRZZ
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM