U.S., Indonesian Partners Target Wildlife Trafficking and Monkey Torture
Last month, U.S. federal authorities and Indonesian environmental organizations convened a...
victories
Animal Rights Victories & Updates.
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Victory! South Korea has banned the dog meat trade nationwide.
This victory follows many years of campaigning from activists within South Korea and around the world -- including Lady Freethinker, who conducted multiple investigations and achieved major media coverage of the brutal dog meat trade. Thanks to the South Korean government and action from animal welfare organizations, up to a million dogs will be spared the horrors of farming and slaughter each year...
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Our investigation brings Chile’s strongest-ever sentence for animal cruelty.
Lady Freethinker’s investigation into a cruel dogfight breeding facility has led to an unprecedented victory for animals: for the first time in Chile’s history, a judge issued the maximum possible sentence for animal abuse under new laws, sending the message that cruelty to animals will no longer be tolerated...
Lady Freethinker Brings Critical Veterinary Care to Sri Lanka’s Dogs & Cats
Dogs and cats in Sri Lanka are receiving veterinary care and shelter at a rescue sanctuary —...
A Valentine’s Day Gift of Freedom: 24 Rescued Macaques Return Home
This Valentine’s Day, years of love and dedication culminated in the return to the wild of 24...
6 Inspiring Animal Victories in Petitions You’ve Signed
Thanks to compassionate advocates like you, animals around the world are seeing real, tangible...
Massachusetts Man Imprisoned for Role in Online Monkey Torture Ring
A man from Scituate, Massachusetts, was convicted of participating in online groups that created...
South Korea Ends Cruel Bear Bile Farming, but Nearly 200 Bears Still Need Homes
South Korea recently announced it shut down its bear bile farming industry at the beginning of the...
Progress! Building on 2025’s Biggest Wins for Animals
From California to Gorontalo, Indonesia, wins for animals were everywhere in 2025. As we look...
Horse Rescued from Cruel Testing Facility is Recovering Beautifully with Help from Lady Freethinker
After years of being exploited for the pharmaceutical industry, a 12-year-old horse named Hailey...
Lady Freethinker Submits Shareholder Proposal Calling on Meta to Address Rampant Animal Cruelty Content
Lady Freethinker, which holds a voting share in tech giant Meta, has filed a shareholder proposal...
Victory! Wisconsin’s Capital Bans the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores
In a win for animals, Madison, Wisconsin, has banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores — a...
Good News! CDC to Phase Out Monkey Experiments in Landmark Move
In a move that could signal a turning point for primate research in the United States, the Centers...
Lady Freethinker Helps Neglected Pigs Recover and Thrive After Rescue
Seven pigs rescued from severe neglect in Washington state are finally experiencing comfort, care,...
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Victims of animal cruelty deserve justice, and animal rights activists work hard to ensure they get it.
When justice is achieved for an abused animal, Lady Freethinker strives to keep you updated. Whether it’s a global victory like ending the dog meat trade or a local victory like passing stronger state-wide animal cruelty legislation, it deserves to be celebrated. Through our animal rights articles, we keep our supporters informed about how their donations and signatures are creating a more compassionate world for all.
