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Ricky Gervais Urges Australians To Support Bill To Ban Cosmetics Animal Testing‏ Mar 31, 2014

British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais, who stars in Muppets Most Wanted launching across Australia this week, is urging his Aussie fans to get active to support the End Cruel Cosmetics Bill. More →

Woody Harrelson Joins Campaign To End Bloody Ivory Trade Mar 31, 2014

Hawaii resident and star of celebrated series True Detective Woody Harrelson is urging lawmakers to end the ivory trade in the Aloha state. More →

Zhu Zhu Cries For Animals To Ban China’s Cruel Cosmetics Animal Testing Mar 26, 2014

Film actress and former MTV China host, Zhu Zhu, (Cloud Atlas; The Man With the Iron Fists) has unveiled a striking new poster in support of Be Cruelty-Free China, the campaign by Humane Society International and Capital Animal Welfare Association to ban cruel animal testing for cosmetics such as lipstick and shampoo. More →

In Singapore, Actress Liv Lo Says Testing Cosmetics On Animals Is Unacceptable Jan 20, 2014

International model, yogi and actress Liv Lo, a FLY Entertainment artiste currently starring in Channel 5’s (Singapore) police drama Point of Entry, has spoken movingly about why she wants to see an end to cruel animal testing of cosmetics throughout Asia and the world. More →

Pamela Anderson Urges Spanish Senators To Reject Pro-Bullfighting Bill Oct 24, 2013

Actor Pamela Anderson has written to Spanish senators asking them to reject a bill that aims to protect the dwindling pastime of bullfighting. More →

The Mentalist Star Shows Bunnies Love On International Rabbit Day Sep 27, 2013

The Mentalist star Owain Yeoman and Grammy-nominated singer Leona Lewis are showing bunnies some love this International Rabbit Day. More →

Elen Rivas Takes Bullfighting Petition To Spanish Embassy Sep 5, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas joined dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as ‘cultural heritage.’ More →

Elen Rivas To Present Bullfighting Petition At Spanish Embassy Sep 4, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas will join dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as cultural heritage. More →

Emily Deschanel Wants To Stop The Slaughter Of Marine Species Mar 7, 2013

Actress Emily Deschanel, star of the popular Fox TV series “Bones,” has taken on a new role as narrator of a powerful video that drives home the real numbers behind the slaughter on the high seas of marine species. More →

Ke$ha To Be Honored By Humane Society Of The United States Feb 15, 2013

Global pop icon and committed animal advocate Ke$ha will receive the prestigious Wyler Award at The Humane Society of the United States’ 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala on Saturday, March 23, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. More →

Stars Are There For Polar Bears Jan 23, 2013

A host of celebrities have joined with Humane Society International/UK in writing an open letter to DEFRA Minister Richard Benyon urging him to be a champion for the polar bear by supporting a proposed ban on international trade in polar bears and their parts. More →

Campaign to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics in Europe Nears Success Nov 29, 2012

Humane Society International's campaign to end animal testing of cosmetics worldwide and ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Europe, took a step nearer success this week as Tonio Borg was formally approved by the EU Council at the new EU Health Minister. More →

Bill Oddie: Wounded Badgers Will Bleed To Death Oct 17, 2012

With England’s badger slaughter just hours or days away, a group of veterinarians – including BBC Breakfast’s resident vet Marc Abrahams – has written a letter to DEFRA Minister Owen Paterson, to express their concern that the slaughter of badgers will result in widespread animal suffering. More →

Roger Moore Helps Stop Construction Of Foie Gras Facility In China Oct 9, 2012

Humane Society International, along with animal protection groups in the United Kingdom and China, and global film star Sir Roger Moore, have succeeded in stopping the construction of a massive foie gras production facility in China’s Jiangxi Province. More →

Paul McCartney Supports Efforts To End Animal Testing For Cosmetics Jul 9, 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has given his backing to Humane Society International's Be Cruelty-Free campaign, the largest-ever global effort to end animal testing for cosmetics worldwide. More →

Chrissie Hynde Signs Anti-Cruelty Petition May 15, 2012

Rock legend Chrissie Hynde has added her name to Humane Society International's CrueltyFree2013 campaign to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Europe, becoming the 200,000th person to sign HSI’s petition to end the use of animals in cosmetics testing. More →

X Factor's Louis Walsh Says No To Animal Cruelty Mar 27, 2012

X Factor judge and music manager Louis Walsh is the latest celebrity to speak out against testing cosmetics on animals as part of Humane Society International's star-studded CrueltyFree2013 campaign. More →

Bill Oddie Supports Complaint Against Badger Slaughter Feb 29, 2012

British conservationist and broadcaster Bill Oddie and MPs from all sides of the House of Commons are showing their support for a formal complaint to the Bern Convention against the British government’s proposed slaughter of badgers. More →

Leona Lewis Says No To Animal Testing For Cosmetics Feb 13, 2012

Singer Leona Lewis has sent a Valentine’s card and letter to John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, with a personal plea for him to help end the suffering of animals used in cosmetics testing. More →

Leona Lewis And Ricky Gervais Want An Animal-Friendly Christmas Dec 13, 2011

British stars Leona Lewis, Ricky Gervais and Joanna Lumley have joined Humane Society International/UK in urging people to celebrate an animal-friendly Christmas and Holiday Season. More →

Ke$ha Wants You To Be A Street Dog Defender Dec 1, 2011

Ke$ha has posted a special message for her fans, asking them to be Street Dog Defenders after witnessing a horrific case of animal abuse. More →

Roger Moore And Brigitte Bardot Say No To Cruel Cosmetics Oct 11, 2011

Hollywood legends Sir Roger Moore, Brigitte Bardot and Virginia McKenna, OBE, are speaking out in support of a ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in Europe. More →

Ke$ha Named As Global Ambassador For Humane Society International Sep 6, 2011

Ke$ha has been named as Humane Society International's first Global Ambassador for Animals. More →

Leona Lewis Wants Seal Hunting Stopped In Namibia Sep 2, 2011

Leona Lewis is calling on the government of Namibia to stop seal hunting in the African country. More →

Mary McCartney And Judi Dench Want Animal-Tested Cosmetics Banned May 25, 2011

Mary McCartney – daughter of Sir Paul – and Dame Judi Dench are the latest stars to sign the Cruelty-Free 2013 petition calling on European Union politicians to honour their pledge to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics. More →