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Jane Goodall Calls For Release Of Surviving Primates From German Lab May 10, 2017

Internationally renowned ethologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace – has joined animal protection groups in Germany, the UK and France (Ärzte-gegen-Tierversuche e.V. , Cruelty Free International and One Voice) in welcoming an end to the controversial neuroscience experiments on monkeys at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (MPI) in Tübingen, and is calling for the surviving monkeys to be released to a sanctuary. More →

Jane Goodall's Movement To Stop Wildlife Trafficking Sep 29, 2016

A well-known name in humanitarianism, environmentalism, conservation and advocacy through her Institute, Jane Goodall is now venturing into social media to create a movement to stop the trafficking of wildlife. More →

David Attenborough And Jane Goodall Call For An End To Controversial Neuroscience Experiments On Primates Sep 8, 2016

Sir David Attenborough and Dr Jane Goodall are joining Cruelty Free International and a line-up of scientists, primatologists and animal welfare experts in raising concerns about the controversial use of non-human primates in neuroscience research. More →

Jane Goodall Supports Groups Ending Cruel Dog Meat Trade Aug 10, 2016

With South Korea’s Bok Nal days underway, the country’s animal protection campaigners mobilised at South Korea’s first ever global anti-dog meat conference. More →

Wildlife Advocates Want To Protect African Leopards From American Trophy Hunters Jul 26, 2016

With the support of renowned wildlife experts Jane Goodall and Dereck Joubert, animal protection and conservation organizations, led by The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, filed a legal petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the full protections of the Endangered Species Act to African leopards (Panthera pardus pardus). More →

Celebrities Speak Out Against Monkey Experiments In University Lab Mar 21, 2016

Joanna Lumley, Moby, Peter Egan and world-renowned primatologist, Jane Goodall lead a 40,000-strong call for mercy for twenty four monkeys facing experiments in Scandinavia’s last primate research laboratory. More →

Stars Sign On To Save National Wildlife Crime Unit Dec 9, 2015

An open letter signed by wildlife experts has been sent to DEFRA and the Home Office urging Ministers to renew funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit. More →

Earth To Paris Summit Features Inspirational Speakers On Climate Change Nov 3, 2015

Earth To Paris, a coalition of partners helping to drive awareness about the connection between people and planet as well as the need for strong climate action, announced it will host “Earth To Paris—Le Hub” a two-day, high-impact, live-streamed summit on 7 and 8 December in Paris during COP21 — the United Nations climate conference to deliver a new universal climate change agreement. More →

Kristen Bell Named Celebrity Ambassador For Polio Eradication Oct 9, 2015

Kristen Bell is the newest face to join Rotary’s ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign for polio eradication. More →

Jane Goodall Inspires Laurel Springs School Students Sep 22, 2015

To kick off the school year, students at Laurel Springs School – an accredited online private school – received an inspirational presentation from Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace. More →

Michael Douglas And Jane Goodall Celebrate International Day Of Peace Sep 21, 2015

The United Nations yesterday observed the International Day of Peace with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealing to all warring parties to lay down their weapons and observe a global ceasefire and “stop the killings and the destruction, and create space for lasting peace.” More →

Jane Goodall's Message For UN International Day Of Peace Sep 18, 2015

In less than two weeks, global citizens around the world will celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace, with this year’s theme of Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for all. More →

Jane Goodall Urges UPS To Stop Shipping Hunting Trophies Sep 1, 2015

Jane Goodall has penned a letter urging UPS to stop shipping wildlife trophies. More →

Jane Goodall Reflects On 70th Anniversary Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings Aug 10, 2015

Last week marked the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall reflected on the event that effectively ended World War II, and the lasting effects it has had on society today. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Mauritius Monkey Trade Aug 6, 2015

Internationally renowned primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, has joined animal protection organization Cruelty Free International to speak out against the Mauritius monkey trade. More →

Jane Goodall Promotes Environment At United Nations Ceremony In Kenya Jul 23, 2015

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, a U.N. Messenger of Peace and Ambassador for the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP), planted a tree to mark over 50 years of commitment to conservation and the environment in a ceremony on 15 July at the United Nations of Nairobi (UNON) compound in Nairobi, Kenya. More →

Stars React To UK Government Plan To Bring Back Blood Sport Jul 14, 2015

A host of celebrities have rallied to appeal for the hunting ban in the UK to remain intact, joining Animal Defenders International (ADI) in an urgent plea to MPs. More →

Congress Moves To Help Lab Monkeys Jun 29, 2015

Congress has taken action to put cruel psychological experiments on infant monkeys at the National Institutes of Health and other NIH experiments under the microscope, following pleas from Dr. Jane Goodall, Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell, and TV icon Bob Barker. More →

Olivia Munn And Jane Goodall Speak Out Against Bobcat Hunting Jun 16, 2015

Olivia Munn and Jane Goodall have joined The Humane Society in urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would open a bobcat hunting and trapping season in Illinois. More →

Bob Barker To Congress: Stop NIH's Cruel Experiments On Baby Monkeys May 12, 2015

As Congress deliberates the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) budget bill for next year, every single member will receive a video message starring Bob Barker — but it’s no The Price Is Right retrospective. More →

Joanna Lumley Calls For End Of Experiments On Primates At Leading EU Laboratory‏ Oct 2, 2014

Iconic English actress Joanna Lumley OBE has joined the BUAV in calling for action after the organisation exposed the grim reality of life for monkeys behind the closed doors of one leading European research laboratory. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Cruel Primate Research At Max Planck Institute Sep 30, 2014

Internationally renowned primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall DBE has spoken out against the suffering of primates at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (MPI) in Germany. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Plight Of Baboons Used For Research In Kenya‏ Aug 12, 2014

World famous primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace and distinguished field biologist and conservationist Ian Redmond OBE, have joined the UK animal protection organization the BUAV to raise concerns about the sad plight of wild-caught baboons used in research at the Institute of Primate Research in Kenya. More →

Rachel Hunter And Jane Goodall Want New Zealand To Ban Ivory Trade Jul 23, 2014

Prominent New Zealand businessmen and philanthropists, Dr Gareth Morgan and Sir Stephen Tindall, have teamed up with international supermodel and Patron to Born Free Foundation Rachel Hunter, and the Executive Director of SPCA Auckland, Bob Kerridge, to formally urge the New Zealand Government to consider a complete ban on all ivory trading and to crush the Crown’s confiscated ivory stockpile. More →

Jane Goodall Brings A Message Of Hope To New Zealand Jun 23, 2014

UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall was in New Zealand’s capital city on Sunday to talk about her work to make the world a better place, and LookToTheStars.org was there. More →

Matt Sorum Drums Up Musicians' Support for U.S. Ivory Ban Jun 4, 2014

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, legendary Grammy Award-winning drummer of Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult and Kings of Chaos, and International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) supporter Matt Sorum has penned an open letter urging fellow musicians to support the U.S. government’s National Strategy for Combatting Wildlife Trafficking, which seeks to dramatically reduce the U.S. role in elephant poaching by enacting new rules on ivory trade. More →

Peter Gabriel Lashes Out At Air France Over Animal Cruelty May 21, 2014

Fresh from his induction as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Peter Gabriel is the latest celebrity to fire off a letter on PETA's behalf calling on Air France to stop transporting monkeys to laboratories, where they are caged, experimented on and killed. More →

Jane Goodall Joins Protests Against Air France May 15, 2014

Globally renowned primate expert Dr. Jane Goodall has fired off an e-mail on PETA's behalf to Alexandre de Juniac, chair and chief executive officer of Air France, urging him to end the company’s shipment of monkeys to laboratories, where they are caged, poisoned, crippled, and then killed. More →

Big Stars Named As Best Friends Animal Society Ambassadors May 1, 2014

What do an Oscar winning actress, a music multi-hyphenate, an NHL star, and a beloved hero dog have in common? They are among the twelve entertainers and public figures joining the ranks of Best Friends Animal Society's Celebrity Ambassadors program. More →

Jane Goodall’s Birthday Wish For Chimp Conservation Mar 6, 2014

The Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, which rescues orphaned chimpanzees, has more than five times the number of chimps that it was built to handle. More →