Academics will be allowed to speak freely on the important implications of their findings, as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to exempt them from the government’s anti-lobbying measures. Applaud Minister Johnson for protecting the right of scientists to speak publicly about their work.
An Iranian artist and activist who was imprisoned for drawing a political cartoon has been released. Applaud her release, and ask for reforms that will prevent activists being imprisoned in the future.
Logging has been completely banned in Myanmar. Praise the Myanmar government for protecting natural resources and wildlife.
The endangered Kakapo parrot’s numbers have increased 30 percent this year under the supervision of the New Zealand Department of Conservation. Applaud this increase in the Kakapo population as a win for animal conservation.
Four Turkish academics imprisoned for signing a call for peace have been freed. Help us applaud their release and push for greater protections for the human rights of residents and citizens of Turkey.
South Africa has decided not to propose an end to the ban on the international rhino horn trade, a move that would have left rhinos even more vulnerable to poachers. Sign this petition to applaud the country’s decision to maintain the ban, and urge further action to protect the rhino from extinction.
An animal trainer and zookeeper was caught on tape whipping a tiger until the animal defecated in fear. After an investigation, this alleged animal abuser is now charged with five counts of animal cruelty. Sign this petition to thank all the efforts put forth to investigate this zookeeper and his alleged abuse toward animals.
Medical marijuana is now legal in Victoria, Australia thanks to progressive efforts by the state’s government. Thank the Victorian Premier for his government’s commitment to protecting and ensuring the health of its citizens.
Plans for poultry deregulation were on the table in the United Kingdom. Thanks to the many voices protesting this dangerous decision, the government has decided to abandon this course of action. Applaud the success of ending the privatization of health standards in the poultry industry.
Plans to scrap current animal welfare regulations in the UK have been abandoned. Thank the government for repealing this dangerous proposal and urge them to strengthen welfare standards to ensure better protection for the millions of helpless animals who suffer in meat, dairy and egg production.
Gustavo Castro Soto, the sole witness to the murder of an environmental activist, has been released from illegal detention and allowed to return to Mexico. His release comes after domestic and international pressure including a ForceChange petition. Join us in applauding his release.
A slaughterhouse came under fire after an activist group released footage of employees violently abusing animals. Since then, public outcry and petitions have demanded justice for these animals and the slaughterhouse was shut down. Praise management and officials for taking this action.
An international court has acknowledged rape as a war crime in the recent conviction of an ex-politician from the Congo. Applaud the International Criminal Court (ICC) for recognizing rape as a crime against humanity.
After an outcry from activists around the world, a missing Chinese journalist has been released following his incommunicado detention. Celebrate his freedom while urging the Chinese government to respect freedom of speech.
A global clothing retailer has made the decision to stop supporting the cruel fur trade by banning the use of angora fur in its clothes. Sign this petition to thank Dynamite for making such a progressive decision.
A poet has been pardoned after serving an unjust prison sentence. His imprisonment began after he recited a controversial poem about the government. Praise the royal court for pardoning this poet and protecting the freedom of expression.
After fleeing persecution in Iran, two gay men were exiled to an island where they face continued harassment and risks to their safety. Support allowing this couple to find a safe sanctuary in a country where LGBT rights are protected.
The Greek government has agreed to set up reception centers to host 50,000 refugees and migrants. Sign this petition to applaud the government’s efforts in accepting more refugees and keeping them safe.
A group of doctors has discovered a possible cure for cancer. They have found that they can use a person’s own immune system to kill off cancerous cells at their core and stop them spreading throughout the body. Sign this petition to applaud the efforts of the team.
Hundreds of dead or dying sea lions have been washing ashore due to starvation. Chile has recently implemented new laws that restrict overfishing practices in its oceans. Sign this petition to thank the government of Chile for protecting the delicate balance of marine life.
Fifteen starving and at-risk animals will be rescued from a zoo in a war-torn area. Show your support for sending these animals to new homes, and help raise awareness about the need to find them new caretakers.
An important wildlife crime unit has been saved from closure by government funding that will support its actions for at least four years. Sign this petition to thank the U.K. government for agreeing to fund this valuable police unit and urge them to continue taking steps to fight wildlife crime.
Iceland’s only whaling company just announced that they will not be hunting endangered fin whales this summer. Sign this petition to thank the company for cancelling this season’s hunt and urge them to continue taking steps to protect endangered whales.
Countries like India are choking on trash, but recycling programs can clean up the environment while providing good jobs. Support community recycling efforts.
The ingredients of a corporation’s tampons will now be listed on their website and packaging after a woman lost her leg due to toxic shock syndrome when she used a tampon labeled ‘natural.’ Applaud this decision that will make the ingredients of this corporation’s tampons and pads transparent to all consumers.
