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

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

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

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-...

🎉 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...

❗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

🚨 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

🎉 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 🐤🩵

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.

“Try finding any other issue that 88 percent of Americans can agree on today” – Lewis Bollard takes a calm, factual look at the moral crisis that is factory farming, pointing out that most people consider standard, everyday animal farming practices unacceptably cruel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvLn...

⏰ Less than 2 weeks left to apply for our Global Fundraising Specialist and Full Stack Developer roles! If you want to have meaningful impact on the lives of millions of animals and be a part of our organization, we'd love to meet you. 👇

🇵🇱 Our Legislative Advocacy Managers, Gabriela Kubíková & Ekaterina Solomina, will be at the Conference for Animal Rights in Europe on Sept 11–14. 🐄Join them and other #AnimalWelfare advocates from across the globe in Warsaw or online. 🔗Info & registration → careconf.eu @anima-int.bsky.social

🤔 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

🎉🐾 VICTORY FOR ANIMALS IN BULGARIA!⚖️ The Supreme Administrative Court has banned the import and breeding of American mink! 🚫 No more mink farms, no more cruelty. Let's keep fighting for animal rights! 🙌🐾 #AnimalRights #MinkBan #Bulgaria

Our Polish branch is recruiting for four positions. Deadline – ⏰17th August⏰. Read more and apply here: link.animainternational.org/GLCsA7 Know someone who would be interested? – Please share this post with them. Work with us towards a world free from animal suffering 🐖 🐔 🩵 #NGOjobs #pracawNGO

🎊 SLOVENIA BANS CAGE FARMING!✨ Celebrating our friends at Animal Enterprise Transparency Project (AETP) for this MASSIVE victory! Slovenia commits to cage-free by 2028! 🐔💪 Congratulations to the Slovenian public, 94% of whom support farm animal protection. You’ve made history👏 #Slovenia #CageFree

We have just published the program of this year's Conference for Animal Rights in Europe (CARE) – take a look: careconf.eu

Open Wing Aliance – a coalition of 90+ animal advocacy organizations – in partnership with We Animals and Reporters for Animals published the biggest investigation of industrial egg farming in history. #animalrights #cagefree

Today, the UK MPs will debate a petition calling for an end to cages and crates for farmed animals. Over 104,000 signatures demonstrate the public's clear desire for better living conditions and less suffering for farmed animals. committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

“We are not nearly as smart as we think” – Wayne Hsiung explores why learning and adaptability matter more than perfecting tactics when working to end animal suffering. We're honored to be mentioned in this thoughtful piece. substack.com/home/post/p-...

🌍What does animal advocacy look like in Kazakhstan, Armenia, or Georgia? How can we accelerate progress for animals there? Our latest blog post outlines the local context and shares insights from our work in Central Asia and the Caucasus: animainternational.org/blog/central... #animalrights

⏰ Less than ONE WEEK left to apply for our open positions in campaigning, operations, communications and policy. Each of these roles is a great opportunity to create a better world for millions of farmed animals. No previous experience is required! Applications close 4th May.

📢 We're holding webinars today, tomorrow and next week for people interested in applying for our open positions. Details below ⬇️

🌍 Last week our team gathered in Warsaw for our annual summit. We spent a few intense (and joyful) days bonding and working together to become better as activists and as an organization. We came back with fresh ideas and a renewed commitment to our work for animals. 💪🏻

🔥 Join our team! We’re looking for passionate people to create a better world for millions of farmed animals. ⏱️ Applications deadline: 4 May 2025 Learn more and apply 👉🏻 animainternational.org/get-involved... #animalrights #animalwelfare #charityjobs #nonprofitjobs

We are excited to announce this year’s 10th Edition of CARE 2025! 🗓️ 11th–14th September 📌 The Institute of Applied Linguistics, Warsaw, Poland Speaker registration and ticket sales will be out soon! Sign up to our newsletter at careconf.eu/2025 to stay updated. We hope to see you in Warsaw!

🇪🇺 The Brussels Effect makes EU policy one of the most strategic pathways for animal protection progress. As a Global Policy Generalist, you will shape our EU policy and lobbying work, creating ripple effects impacting millions of animals worldwide. Applications open in April – follow for updates!

Do you want to have an impact on the lives of millions of farmed animals? 🔥 Work with us! – We’re expanding our UK and Global teams. Applications open in April. Fill in our general interest form to be notified and watch this space! 👀 👉🏻 animainternational.org/get-involved... #JobOpportunities

At the beginning of March we took part in the AI for Animals (@aiforanimals.bsky.social) conference, where our French branch director gave a talk about our work on the EU AI code of practice. You can now watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAMf... #FutureOfAI #AIEthics #AnimalWelfare #EUpolicy

The egg industry routinely kills millions of male chicks every year. Ending this practice would prevent enormous suffering . We've been working with researchers and politicians pushing for this change. In-ovo sexing technology could be the solution: www.vox.com/future-perfe... #animalrights

Important and well made video on the problems of factory farming. No matter what you think about eating meat, the current absurd system serves no one. As @kurzgesagt.org explains, we lock animals in crammed torture chambers. Companies can change it, they just need to see we do care. #animalwelfare