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Campaigners erect cage outside EU Commission as five-year-old cage ban pledge goes unfulfilled

Animal welfare organisations today staged a visual stunt outside the European Commission building in Brussels ...

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Five years ago today, the @ec.europa.eu committed to deliver proposals to #EndtheCageAge, but so far, it has failed to deliver on its promise. So we took action in Brussels with @ciwf.eu, @anima-int.bsky.social & the EtCA coalition, urging the EU to deliver proposals to #EndtheCageAge 📣

For years, "welfarists" and "abolitionists" were two opposing camps in animal advocacy. New @sandcastlesblog.bsky.social post traces how this started to change. How does this false dichotomy hinder us and what should we focus on instead? ⬇️ sandcastlesblog.substack.com/p/winners-ch... #animalrights

The Winners’ Charter

Five principles from the faction that stopped fighting and started winning.

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Tickets to CARE 2026 are now on sale with 35% Early Bird discount – only until June 30 ⏰ Join us in Warsaw or online via Swapcard from wherever you are 🌍 👉🏻 Grab your tickets here: careconf.eu#tickets?utm_...

Bartek is an Investigation Specialist at Anima International. But not long ago, he was on a very different path. If this sounds a bit like you, consider applying to Anima International Fellowship 💡 More details: link.animainternational.org/fellowship-bluesky Deadline: May 17 ⏰

🗓️Tomorrow (Thursday, May 7) at 6pm CEST, we're hosting a webinar and Q&A about our Fellowship Program. If you'd like to work in animal advocacy, this is a great opportunity. Join us and find out all about it! Webinar link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #HigherEdJobs #PhilJobs #animalrights

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Anima International Fellowship 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Anima International Fellowship 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Anima International@anima-int.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The way we treat farmed animals is one of the greatest injustices in the modern world. These animals need committed people to fight for them. Are you one of these people? If you’re wondering whether professional animal advocacy is the right path for you, this is your opportunity to find out 🧵⬇️

The way we treat farmed animals is one of the greatest injustices in the modern world. These animals need committed people to fight for them. Are you one of these people? If you’re wondering whether professional animal advocacy is the right path for you, this is your opportunity to find out 🧵⬇️

We're recruiting for a Graphic Designer based in Poland. Work with us towards a world free from animal suffering 🐖🐔🩵 ⏰ Applications close April 19th. ➡️ Details: otwarteklatki.pl/dzialaj-z-na...

Today, together with @eurogroupforanimals.org, @fourpawsint.bsky.social, and @ciwf.eu, we began a 190-day countdown to the EU’s promised modernisation of animal protection laws. @ec.europa.eu committed to proposing new legislation, including a ban on cages, by the end of 2026. #WorldCageFreeDay

On the latest episode of How I Learned to Love Shrimp, Toby Schiønning – one of our co-founders with 15 years of campaigning experience – talks about campaign strategies and the recent victory for chickens in Norway. Have a listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2122817/epis...

After seven failed attempts, Anima International helped secure a legally binding ban on fur farming in Poland, the world's second-largest producer. The industry had deep pockets and serious political cover. We had a campaign and a lot of stubbornness. ✊

Working in animal advocacy, you've learned things others haven't. Share them at CARE 2026 — Warsaw, 17–20 Sept. We're looking for speakers on campaign strategy, fundraising, movement building & more. 📅 Applications close March 31st: anima-international.typeform.com/speakers-car...

BREAKING: According to Politico, a leaked EU Commission document is set to reject a full ban on fur farming, offering "stricter welfare standards" instead. 1.5 million citizens demanded a ban. The Commission is preparing to ignore them. 🧵

Lidl Poland (the second biggest retailer in the country) has phased out caged eggs across all its stores impacting a significant portion of the egg supply chain. 🎉

Today, a landmark legal hearing for the #EndtheCageAge case officially began at the Court of Justice of the EU in Luxembourg. For the first time ever, the European Commission is being held legally accountable for failing to act on a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI).

Our team in the UK – formerly known as Open Cages – has changed its name to Anima.

A disappointing move from KFC, Nando's, Burger King and others. These companies put profit above honoring their commitments, and the animals pay the price. www.ft.com/content/1d03... @financialtimes.com

Nando’s and KFC among 8 UK restaurant chains to drop chicken welfare pledge

Food retailers blame supply constraints on withdrawal from commitment to source slower-growing breeds

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Will the EU finally end the suffering of animals farmed for fur? Right now, the European Commission is deciding on an EU-wide fur farming ban. Go to link.animainternational.org/EUfur and send a letter to the commissioners to help them make the right decision.

The use of fast-growing chicken breeds causes immense suffering. It's one of the most urgent problems we're working to eliminate. For the past 6 years, we've been campaigning in Norway to make the industry end this practice. Read more about it on our blog: animainternational.org/blog/norway-...

Historic victory for animals – Norway ends the farming of fast-growing chickens

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🎉 Norway’s meat industry announced a plan to phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by the end of 2027. Norway will become the world's first country to stop raising fast-growing chickens.

In 2025 we secured a fur farming ban in Poland, made historic progress for chickens in Norway and mobilized tens of thousands for EU animal welfare reform. Thank you for being a part of this 🩵 Read more about our work in 2025 in our latest blog post: animainternational.org/blog/what-we...

What Anima International did in 2025

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❗Important update: The EU consultation on animal welfare ends Monday 15 December (midnight Brussels time). We have 2 more days to speak up against animal suffering. If you haven't yet, now is your chance to take part: act.animainternational.org?utm_source=b... #animalrights #animalwelfare #policy

Thank you @petersinger.info for lending your voice to this effort. We have 9 more days to influence the EU lawmakers and stand up for animals ➡️ act.animainternational.org

Peter Singer@petersinger.info · 10mo ago

The EU is running a public consultation, open until 12 December, on phasing out cages for millions of hens, stopping the routine killing of day-old male chicks, and adopting stronger animal welfare standards.

🚨 VICTORY: Poland just BANNED fur farming! After 10+ years of our investigations, rescues, and speaking to politicians and the public, the President of Poland has signed the bill into law. Millions of foxes and minks will be spared from life in filthy cages and a horrible death.

The EU public consultation on animal welfare has received over 60,000 responses – the most ever on this issue. This incredible response proves the world wants an end to cruel farming practices. Your voice is needed NOW to make the demand for reform impossible to ignore ➡️ act.animainternational.org

"Most people don't want this to happen. So why does it continue unchanged?" Our ED Jakub Stencel shares his thoughts on European Union's democratic failure, and shows what 15-30 minutes of your time could change for millions of animals ⬇️ animainternational.org/blog/eu_publ... #animalwelfare

The EU is asking for input from the public (including non-EU residents) to shape future animal welfare legislation. 🫵🏻 Take 1 minute today and head to the link below to commit to responding before the 12 December deadline ⬇️ act.animainternational.org?utm_source=b... #animalwelfare #EUpolicy

EU animal welfare public consultation: Get involved!

Pledge to influence EU animal welfare reform (cage bans, chick culling, imports) by Dec 12. Sign the declaration and get simple, step-by-step guidelines for responding to the public consultation.

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🎉 Victory: Polish MPs have just voted in favour of introducing a fur farming ban!

❗REMINDER - Last chance to apply! Applications close TOMORROW. Use your skills to change the world for the animals with us 🐤🩵

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🤔 Would you like to use your skills for work that truly matters? Join our team and help us create a better world for millions of farmed animals! We are hiring for two roles. Learn more and apply: link.animainternational.org/WxFGNz

Our silent protest in front of the Polish parliament. Blindfolded, holding photos of animals from our latest investigation, we urged politicians not to look away from their suffering. MPs are scheduled to start debating the bill on banning fur farming at a parliamentary committee next week.