Hello! Here you can find the November updates from Animal Equality in all the countries in which we operate. We hope that you find it helpful and inspiring. We will also include our current job openings, knowing that we can count on your support to share them with the people you think might be a perfect fit for the role!

Below you will find November updates:

Animal Equality - UK

MEPs join call for UK ban on foie gras imports

Sponsored by Ruth Jones MP, Animal Equality hosted a Parliamentary event calling for the Labour Party to fulfil its electoral promise and ban the UK’s importation of foie gras made by force-feeding. Speakers included French Michelin-starred chef, Alexis Gauthier; cross-party MPs; and trade expert, Adolfo Sansolini. We also showcased a powerful video from Members of the European Parliament expressing support from key European trading partners.

Animal Equality and WildFish take UK government to court over labelling change

On 27th November, NGOs Animal Equality UK and WildFish called on two judges to reverse the Government’s decision to remove ‘farmed’ from Scottish salmon ‘Protected Geographical Indication’ labels, over fears of misleading consumers and exacerbating purchasing confusion. Represented by Advocates for Animals, and barrister Nicholas Baldock, we put forward a compelling case and now await the judges’ verdict.

Guest lecture at Leeds Beckett University

Animal Equality UK’s Executive Director was invited to deliver a lecture to students at Leeds Law School about the ‘Enforcement Problem’ across UK farms. This issue has been evidenced over decades by covert investigations conducted by Animal Equality and fellow organisations, whereby the laws that are in place are not properly enforced on the ground. We spoke of our work in exposing and solving this issue, through investigations, media attention, and legal advocacy. We also took the opportunity to encourage students to reduce or eliminate animal products from their diets, and dedicate their careers to advocating on behalf of farmed animals.

Animal Equality - Italy

Protests against cruelty in slaughterhouses

On 15th November, Animal Equality Italy held a powerful protest outside the regional government headquarters in Milan. Supported by over 100 activists, the demonstration demanded accountability and stricter oversight of the pig slaughterhouse investiga...

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