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AWI Unveils New Website with Enhanced Educational and Animal Advocacy Tools; Improved Accessibility

Press StatementMay 20, 2026All Programs

Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) debuted its newly modernized website, designed to make it easier than ever to learn about contemporary animal welfare issues and to take action for...

75 Years Protecting Animals—and Many More Ahead

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This year, as with any other, AWI staff are hard at work protecting animals across the globe. But 2026 also holds special significance: This year, AWI turns 75—an occasion to...

What Sheep Think About the Weather

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A wealth of scientific articles, how-to books, and online videos instruct and inform humans on how to tell animals what we want them to do: sit, stay, don’t eat the...

“A Voice for Animals” Contest

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Now through May 25, 2026, the Humane Education Network and the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) are accepting submissions for the 36th annual A Voice for Animals Contest, an international competition...

AWI Celebrates 2025 Wins for Animals

Press StatementDecember 29, 2025All Programs

With 2025 drawing to a close, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is celebrating some of the year’s most significant steps forward for animal welfare—wins that are making a real difference...

Animal Advocacy Careers

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How to Turn Your Passion for Animals Into a Career There are many paths leading to work that benefits animals. We frequently receive questions about what vocations are available to...

Resources for Educators and Students

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AWI offers publications at no cost to teachers, libraries, and animal shelters. We have also produced children’s activities and free classroom lesson plans for a select number of these publications, with more...

Humane Education

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AWI aims to foster respect for all living beings and an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves. We...

Government Affairs Interns

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The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) seeks paid legislative interns every fall, spring, and summer. This is a great opportunity for law and veterinary students, political science majors, or anyone with...

What You Can Do

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From contacting elected officials to making more compassionate shopping choices to donating to AWI, there are numerous ways you can help protect animals and alleviate animal suffering.