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Formerly Humane Society International Europe. Join us in working for the end of animal cruelty. #HumaneWorld #EndAnimalCruelty

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · Feb 14

The HSUS and Humane Society International are uniting under one name, Humane World for Animals, to make an even bigger impact on the animals we love! Join us in celebrating love, compassion and action for every animal. 🩵🌍🐾
Learn more: humaneworld.org
#HumaneWorld #EndAnimalCruelty

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 2h

Kristian Vigenin, MEP: This new study gives us even stronger grounds to demand legislation that ensures no trade is allowed to benefit from cruelty and ecological damage within the single market.

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 2h

@spietikainen.bsky.social: Let’s make a fair transition for everyone!

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 2h

@spietikainen.bsky.social: It is a dying industry. It will go away. And it is understandable there is frustration among fur farmers. But this frustration should not be the reason to go on. It is a cruel and unethical industry and this is one of the reasons why this business is going away.

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 3h

Mike Moser: “The fur industry knows its days are numbered. It’s economically unviable. It’s time to support a just transition from fur farming to more economically viable sectors.”

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 3h

Mike Moser, former Director of Standards for the International Fur Federation and former Chief Executive for the British Fur Trade: “There’s no doubt about it, fur farms are hideous places.”

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 3h

The True Cost of Fur shows EU fur industry in serious decline. In the last decade, the number of animals killed for fur is down 86%, number of fur farms is down by 73% & value of sales is down 92%. There’s no future in fur. We call on @ec.europa.eu to end cruel fur farming for good

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 3h

Griffin Carpenter, author of the report, explains the findings showing #EU #furfarming is in serious economic decline, it’s been unprofitable for years.

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 4h

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@socialistsanddemocrats.eu @eppgroup.bsky.social @furfreealliance.bsky.social @eurogroupforanimals.org

Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 6h

📉🦊Does the production of fur contribute to the EU economy, or just the opposite? A new economic analysis gives the answers. Join this online event and follow our live posts to learn more.
Full report: griffincarpenter.org/reports/a-fu...
Watch live at: europeanparliament.webex.com/wbxmjs/joins...

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 2d

Download the report here: www.prowildlife.de/wp-content/u...

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 2d

The EU remains a major hub for wildlife trafficked from vulnerable habitats across the world. Join us online for an event presenting our latest report, produced together with @prowildlife.bsky.social, @ifaweu.bsky.social, @fourpawsint.bsky.social, and @wcs.org.
Follow the link to register ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Stolen Wildlife

Closing the loopholes in the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 5d

During a @euractiv.com Policy Triangle discussion, experts, including our Jay Ingram, emphasized the urgency of aligning regulations with scientific innovation, particularly regarding the expected roadmap of @ec.europa.eu to phase out animal testing. Watch the video: www.euractiv.com/video/can-eu...

Can Europe future proof chemical testing and seize the shift away from animal models? | Euractiv

In this Policy Triangle, supported by Humane World for Animals, we explore how Europe can modernise its chemical testing framework as part of the upcoming revision of REACH.

www.euractiv.com

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 8d

We have joined together with 400+ organisations to campaign against proposed restrictions in the EU on using meat-related terms for plant-based foods.

Read our open letter on this issue here: www.noconfusion.org

OPEN LETTER | No Confusion over Plant Based Products

www.noconfusion.org

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Antigoni Effraimidou @antigonief.bsky.social · 8d

@humaneworldeurope.bsky.social is organising a rountable event at the EP, in Brussels, on 14/10, on the topic of the #REACH revision and #NAMs. It is kindly hosted by MEPs @tillymetz.bsky.social (The Greens) and @nielsfuglsang.bsky.social (S&D). Register now via:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1667448165...

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for a hybrid event, organised by MEPs for Wildlife and kindly hosted by MEPs @gerbrandy.bsky.social, @cesarluena.bsky.social and @anjahazekamp.bsky.social, where experts and policymakers will discuss the findings of the recent feasibility study of @ec.europa.eu and explore solutions.

Stolen Wildlife

Closing the loopholes in the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · 15d

Many species are protected in their countries of origin, but once trafficked into the #EU, they fall through the cracks of EU regulations.

To stop this devastating practice, the EU must commit to legislation that criminalises the import, purchase, and sale of #wildlife taken illegally at source.

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Eurogroup for Animals @eurogroupforanimals.org · Sep 9

👎 Yesterday, the @europarl.europa.eu Agriculture Committee voted to ban the use of terms such as “burger”, “sausage” and “steak” for #PlantBased foods.

"[This vote] goes against the EU’s targets to promote innovation, reduce red tape, and increase food security" 👇 bit.ly/4paFNHL

European Parliament Agriculture Committee votes to ban veggie "burgers" and "sausages" naming - European Vegetarian Union

Brussels 08/09/2025 The European Parliament Agriculture Committee voted this Monday to ban the use of terms such as “burger”, “sausage” and “steak” for plant-based foods. The proposal (amendment…

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Dr Jo Swabe @joswabe.bsky.social · Sep 3

On 30th July, @efsa.europa.eu published its damning scientific opinion on the welfare of animals on fur farms.

In this OpEd, I argue why the @ec.europa.eu must now act to relegate this cruel and unnecessary industry to the annals of history.
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...

Science Leaves no Doubt: The Commission Must Close the Door on Fur Farming - Euractiv

While most of Europe was already off holidaying, the European Food Safety Authority quietly released its long-awaited scientific opinion on the welfare of mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas kep...

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · Sep 2

Octopuses don’t belong in factory farms – they are wild animals who should be living in the ocean.
Share this post if you agree. 🐙 #StopOctopusFarming

An octopus swimming in clear water with the text "Octopuses belong in the ocean, not on factory farms."

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Eurogroup for Animals @eurogroupforanimals.org · Aug 27

A new investigation reveals TikTok is fuelling the illegal #wildlife trade, with traders in Africa openly selling thousands of wild animal carcasses, including endangered pangolins, to millions of viewers. Social media is fast becoming a marketplace for extinction.💔

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TikTok fuelling the endangered wild animal trade

A new investigation has uncovered alarming evidence that TikTok is being used as an open marketplace for endangered wildlife, threatening species survival and undermining global conservation efforts.

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Eurogroup for Animals @eurogroupforanimals.org · Aug 19

🌡️ Millions of animals are being transported under the scorching sun every day, often with no access to ventilation. 🥵

Yet, many MEPs are trying to weaken important measures from the #TransportRegulation... including those to protect animals during extreme temperatures.

Take action: bit.ly/4e2qqvw

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Pro Wildlife @prowildlife.bsky.social · Aug 18

Large #trophy #hunting scandal in #Argentina: outfitter organised countless illegal hunts inluding on locally as well as internationally protected species - 8,000 #animal parts have been found during raids‼️ 😱 #StopTrophyHunting @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social
👉 news.mongabay.com/2025/08/new-...

New charges added in Argentina’s largest-ever wildlife case as key defendant attempts to flee the country

New charges have been filed in what may be Argentina’s largest-ever illegal hunting and wildlife trafficking case. Key defendant Carlos Pablo Escontrela attempted to flee the country, and as a flight ...

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Compassion in World Farming EU @ciwf.eu · Aug 15

If the EU is serious about maintaining its position as a leader in #AnimalWelfare, it is crucial to keep improving its standards.

EU lawmakers must support an ambitious & timely modernisation of the animal welfare rules for all species in 2026.
#ImprovementShouldBePolicy

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Supreme Administrative Court of #Bulgaria has upheld a Ministerial Order from 2022 banning the breeding and import of American #mink. The order was challenged by the country’s only mink farm which ceased operations earlier this year. Bulgaria is now free of fur farms.

#FurFreeEurope

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · Aug 13

We’re challenging the status quo to advance #ScienceWithoutSuffering! Our recent workshop in Scotland brought together global experts dedicated to advancing human-relevant methods instead of animals in medical research. We stand united in our belief that the future of #science is #animal-free!

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