Hundreds of species of birds which are vital to the health of ecosystems throughout the Western Hemisphere are under attack by President Trump’s efforts to restrict their essential protections. Demand that this administration halt its intent to endanger migratory birds before it’s too late.
Competitive show horses are enduring routine torture and pain in the name of entertainment. Their hooves and legs are maimed and injured, sometimes causing lifelong damage. Urge lawmakers to support an effort that could prevent and punish these heinous acts of animal cruelty.
France may soon criminalize recording police violence, threatening the rights of citizens. Demand that the French Senate protect basic rights and restrain the power of the police.
Thousands of chickens are horrifically mutilated when their beaks are trimmed in hatcheries and factories. The procedure is done without anesthetics or analgesics and it can have lasting repercussion to the birds’ health. Sign this petition to stop chicken producers from disfiguring poultry.
A tiny Yorkshire terrier reportedly died after being badly abused by the owner’s boyfriend, who allegedly tried to cover up the crime. Demand justice for this defenseless animal.
BPA causes cancer, reproductive issues, heart disease and many other ailments, yet it is used to package countless common consumer goods. Call for a ban on this harmful industrial chemical in our food production.
Federal death row inmates are set to be executed during the presidential transition, in an unprecedented move not seen in a century. These prisoners cannot even mount a proper appeal defense because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge mercy and fairness for these men and women condemned to death.
A women’s rights activist has been held behind bars for over two years, where she’s been subjected to horrific torture and abuse. Demand that global leaders use the G20 stage to call for her release and an end to such atrocities.
Animals at slaughterhouses are mistreated, abused, and tortured. Despite humane treatment regulations, they are forced to live in agonizing conditions and die in fear. Call upon the government to step up and stop this appalling and deliberate cruelty.
Extensive charges of tragic violence and abuse committed against refugees by European border forces are now under independent investigation. Thank the European Ombudsman for her decision to stop these alleged abuses and combat the erosion of human rights.
An accused sexual predator has been removed from office as Haiti’s top soccer official, ending a decades-long reign during which numerous young women were alleged to have been exploited and silenced. Praise the decision to prevent this potentially dangerous man from doing further harm to young people.
The Trump administration is taking a parting shot at the fight against climate change. Without intervention, one of the nation’s most important climate science tools will soon be warped beyond recognition by climate change deniers. Demand an end to this dangerous game that puts the entire planet at risk.
Great apes and elephants are being imprisoned in horrific conditions. Sign this petition to make it a criminal offense to abuse these amazing creatures.
At least five innocent dogs were allegedly overbred and exploited by a suspected puppy farm. Many more are likely to have suffered at the hands of apparently unlicensed and unregulated dog-dealers. Demand justice for these brave survivors.
A dog reportedly suffered beatings that broke his legs, jaw, ribs, and skull, and was then denied medical care. Demand that the individual accused of this sadistic abuse be brought to justice.
Raising cows with growth hormones is an abhorrent attempt to manipulate animals for industry profit. Stop this unethical and abusive form of food production.
Two men are facing a punishment of 100 lashes with a cane after they were caught having sex in the privacy of home. This horrific penalty follows the forbidding of homosexual acts in one province of Indonesia. Demand that they be freed at once and that this persecution of gay men be brought to an end.
Domestic abuse victims may find themselves behind bars if they fail to testify against those who cause them traumatic harm. Demand justice, demand change. Survivors of domestic violence are not the ones who belong in jail.
A dog was reportedly shot to death in a disturbing murder-for-hire plot. The animal’s owner stands accused of conspiring with an associate to kill his pet. Demand that the two men face the harshest legal penalties, if found guilty.
India is considering a ban on marriages between individuals of the predominant Hindu faith and the minority Muslim faith in a blatant act of xenophobia. This move is also highly hypocritical of a country that allows child marriages. Demand leaders rethink this blatant violation of human rights.
President Trump is spending his final weeks in office peddling lies and packing essential agencies with yes-men. Several servants instrumental in safeguarding the country have lost their jobs in the process. Demand President-elect Biden reverse these dangerous actions.
Australian special forces murdered dozens of civilians, as reported following a long-awaited investigation. Afghan civilians were seemingly terrorized with random shootings, unjustified assaults on their homes, and attacks with dogs. Demand that those found responsible for these horrific acts be punished in proportion to the severity of their crimes.
Despite being an accused sexual predator, Haiti’s top soccer official remains in office after years of apparently using his authority and privilege to attack countless girls under the age of 18. Demand that this alleged abuser be removed from his post immediately to prevent harm coming to any further victims.
Millions of mink are slaughtered every year to prop up the mink fur industry, and now this industry’s carelessness may make millions more sacrificial lambs in the fight against COVID-19. A mass culling of Denmark’s mink may soon take place in a misguided effort to stop new infections. Urge leaders to reassess this systemic execution that will only raise the death toll.
Millions of individuals’ private information has been sold to U.S. security forces, allowing their movements to be tracked without their consent and without legal justification. Demand that this practice be ended immediately.
