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May 22, 2013
Translation of Regulations Will Help Buddhist Communities Shun Harmful “Mercy Release” of Animals
HSI has teamed up with The American Buddhist Confederation to stop the practice of “mercy release” by translating a section of New York state regulations into Chinese.
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May 20, 2013
India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests Bans Dolphinariums
In a strong stance opposing the development of dolphinariums in India, the federal Ministry of Environment and Forests issued a ban saying that “State Governments are advised to reject any such proposal” that comes forward.
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May 16, 2013
18 Perros Rescatados de Banda de Peleas de Animales en Costa Rica
HSI acompañó al Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal, así como a los cuerpos policiales en su más reciente acción en contra de la cría y tenencia de perros empleados en peleas.
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May 16, 2013
Eighteen Dogs Rescued from Animal Fighting Ring in Costa Rica
HSI joined the Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal, the Costa Rican animal health service, as well as law enforcement authorities on their latest raid targeting the clandestine breeding and keeping of dogs used for fighting.
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May 14, 2013
HSI/India Calls on Greater Cochin Development Authority to Reveal Public Expenditures for Pursuit of Misguided Dolphinarium Project
HSI/India called for a full accounting of public funds used to explore the viability of a dolphinarium in Kerala, deemed unlawful by several federal government agencies.
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May 13, 2013
Historic High Seal Hunt Quota Set as 2013 Seal Slaughter Draws to a Close
HSI/Canada condemned the irresponsible 2013 seal hunt quota set by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which allowed for the slaughter of 408,200 harp and hooded seals.
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May 9, 2013
Jaipur Mayor Supports HSI/India’s Be Cruelty-Free Campaign, Urges Health Ministry to Ban Import of Animal-Tested Cosmetics
The mayor of Jaipur, India supported HSI/India's Be Cruelty-Free campaign by urging the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ban the import of animal-tested cosmetics.
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May 9, 2013
Notable Fishermen’s Association Joins HSI/India In Calling for Shark ‘Fins Naturally Attached’ Policy
India’s Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen called on the government to adopt a ‘fins naturally attached’ policy in support of Humane Society International/India’s campaign to end the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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May 9, 2013
Companies Should Come Clean and Join Forces to End Animal-Tested Cosmetics
HSI urged companies to come clean and join forces with Be Cruelty-Free to end animal-tested cosmetics.
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May 6, 2013
New York Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to End Largest Shark Fin Trade on the Atlantic
The New York Legislature unanimously passed legislation in both chambers to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 29, 2013
Canadian and Norwegian Governments Spread Misinformation at Second WTO Hearing on EU Seal Product Trade Ban
A statement from HSI/Canada Executive Director Rebecca Aldworth in response to opening statements at a WTO hearing on the European Union’s seal product trade ban.
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April 29, 2013
Every Leading Canadian Supermarket Chain Takes Stand Against Controversial Pig Cages
The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains would move away from gestation crate confinement of pigs in their supply systems.
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April 25, 2013
Court Dismisses Fur Industry Attempt to Overturn EU Ban on Cruel Seal Products
The European General Court wisely decided to uphold the European Union’s ban on commercial trade in seal products.
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April 25, 2013
Court Dismisses Sealing Industry Attempt to Overturn EU Ban on Cruel Seal Products
The European General Court wisely decided to uphold the European Union’s ban on commercial trade in seal products.
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April 23, 2013
Bullfight Opinion Poll: As Spain Debates ‘Support for Bullfighting’ Bill, Most Spaniards Oppose Use of Public Funds for Cruel, Waning Bloodsport
As the Spanish Parliament debates a proposed new law to declare bullfighting a cultural heritage, an Ipsos MORI public opinion poll commissioned by HSI reveals that the majority of Spaniards do not approve of public funds being used for the bloodsport and that three quarters of the population haven’t attended a bullfight in the last five years.



