Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund call for continued action to protect racehorses

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025)—As the Triple Crown begins with this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, we are again reminded of the risks horses face in the name of sport and entertainment, notes Humane World Action Fund President Sara Amundson:

“At Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, our position remains clear: we support the strongest possible protections for racehorses—and we reject any system that tolerates animal suffering and exploitation.

NIH joins FDA and EPA in pivotal shift toward human-based research

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2025)—The National Institutes of Health’s announcement that it will prioritize human-based research technologies to reduce use of animals in NIH-funded research is applauded by Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund.

From animals sold through pet shops to nonhuman primates used in research and testing, Virginia lawmakers step up for animals in the 2025 legislative session

RICHMOND, Va. (April 23, 2025)—Today Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, released its 2025 Virginia Humane Scorecard. Now in its third consecutive year, the scorecard evaluates Virginia’s state lawmakers on their actions during the most recent legislative session to advance animal protection.

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2025)—Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund and Animal Protection New Mexico are delighted to announce that the remaining chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico have been successfully relocated to Chimp Haven, a 200-acre forested sanctuary in Louisiana dedicated to providing a natural and enriching environment for chimpanzees formerly used in biomedical research.

Announcement marks a pivotal shift in emphasis to modernize drug testing everywhere and reduce animal suffering 

WASHINGTON (April 10, 2025)—The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they will reinstate a plan to phase out animal testing on mammals and prioritize non-animal alternatives for chemical and pesticide safety assessments.

WASHINGTON (April 8, 2025)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement on the introduction of the Food Security and Farm Protection Act in the United States Senate.

Lawmakers honored at annual Humane Awards for advancing animal protection across party lines in Congress

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2025)—A new report released by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a federally mandated regulatory group that monitors thoroughbred racehorse safety, confirms that thoroughbreds are not only dying on race day but face significant risks in training as well. This data-based, revelatory report confirms the deep failures of those in the horse racing industry who have resisted reform for too long.

Organization debuts new ad campaign featuring exclusive music from supporter and Grammy-nominated global pop superstar Sia