The new documentary SLAY follows filmmaker Rebecca Cappelli as she exposes the fur, wool and leather fashion industry for its greenwashing and cruel treatment of animals. Produced by Keegan Kuhn (known for his work on What the Health and Cowspiracy), it features past footage from Respect for Animals detailing the fur trapping industry. Respect for Animals also advised on the project from the earliest stages. From Europe to China, SLAY
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FUR INDUSTRY LAUNCHES RIVAL EU PETITION
In a clear sign that the fur industry is seriously worried that we will successfully ban fur across the EU, they have developed their own ECI. Despite the named promoters and all the declared funding coming from the fur trade itself, the word ‘fur’ is only mentioned once. Instead, the initiative calls to for ‘protection of rural heritage’ across the EU. The attempts of the fur trade to hide the
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Respect for Animals speaks at fashion event in China
In October 2022, Respect for Animals took part in ACTAsia’s Compassion In Fashion Forum, which, for the first time, was a part of Shenzhen Fashion Week. The event was organised by our close colleagues ACTAsia, a group that campaigns against fur in China. Richard Bissett from Respect for Animals remotely presented our findings about the environmental impact of the fur industry, in from of attendees in Shenzhen and thousands of
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Latvia bans fur farming
In the final and deciding vote, the Parliament of Latvia, known as Saeima, supported a complete ban on the breeding of fur animals in Latvia, which will enter into force in 2028. Over the last 10 years, the animal rights association “Dzīvnieku brīvība” has campaigned for the ban on fur farming, backed by 42 thousand people and 50 non-governmental organizations, who have all signed an open letter to the Saeima.
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ACT NOW: A Fur Free Europe Is Within Our Grasp
DONATE HERE TO HELP END THE CRUEL FUR TRADE IN EUROPE A new European Citizens Initiative (ECI) calling for a ban on fur farming, as well as the placing on the market of fur products is now under way. EU citizens (not UK citizens) can sign the initiative here: Sign for a Fur Free Europe This is one of the most important animal welfare campaigns in history. We could, quite
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Breeding of mink banned by Bulgaria
6 June 2022: In the latest confirmation that fur is not green, the Bulgarian Environment Minister Borislav Sandov has announced a ban on the breeding and import of American Mink. The ban, introduced on the grounds of protecting native biodiversity, will lead to the closure of Bulgaria’s last remaining fur farm. The prohibition on mink fur farming will enter into force after its publication in the State Gazette. Sandov, Minister
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Only 1% of Denmark’s fur farmers want to restart mink farming
The fur industry has sunk into a new crisis with the news that Danish mink breeders have turned their backs on the cruel fur industry. The farmers were forced to cull their animals over fears a Covid-19 mutation could pose a risk to human health. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (FVST) confirmed that only 13 breeders had applied for the compensation that would allow them to potentially continue breeding
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Take action: save the seals
The cruel and brutal Canadian seal hunt has begun on the ice floes off the coast of Newfoundland. Over the coming weeks, thousands of beautiful, innocent baby seals will be clubbed or shot. With favourable ice conditions this year, 2022 is set to see this gruesome spectacle even more deplorable than usual. Most of the seals killed are less than a few months old. At the time of slaughter, many
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VICTORY: Republic of Ireland passes law to ban fur farming
Respect for Animals is delighted that the Bill to ban fur farming in the Republic of Ireland has passed the final stages of the parliamentary process. Having passed the Dáil in early 2022, the Bill passed its final stage in the Seanad on the evening of Tuesday 29 March 2022. The legislation now goes to the President to be signed into law. Ireland becomes the most recent country to ban
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ACT NOW: SAVE THE SEALS 2022
The cruel and brutal Canadian seal hunt has just begun on the ice floes off the coast of Newfoundland. DONATE NOW AND HELP STOP THE CRUELTY Over the coming weeks, thousands of beautiful, innocent baby seals will be clubbed or shot. With favourable ice conditions this year, 2022 is set to see this gruesome spectacle even more deplorable than usual. Most of the seals killed are less than a few
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