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Maryland to Become Eighth State to Ban Cruel Wildlife Killing Contests
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Project Coyote commend the Maryland legislature for passing a bill today banning wildlife killing contests that target foxes...
AWI Scholarships Support Young Humanitarians
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 13 winners of a scholarship designed to support high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education...
Global Leaders Urged to Sanction Mexico to Save Critically Endangered Porpoises
Washington, DC—In a series of letters delivered today, conservation groups urged the United States and international authorities to use sanctions to pressure Mexico to save...
AWI Celebrates Confirmation of Haaland as Secretary of the Interior
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds the Senate’s decision today to confirm U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as Secretary of the Interior...
Norway Continues Whale Slaughter with 2021 Hunting Quota
Washington, DC—In defiance of a global moratorium on commercial whaling, Norway has again issued an annual kill quota of 1,278 minke whales for the 2021...