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Welcome
Animal Defenders International was founded in 1990 as the animal welfare, conservation, and youth wing of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, and has now grown into a major international campaigning group in its own right, lobbying on issues such as animals in circuses; worldwide traffic in endangered species; vegetarian/vegan diet; factory farming; and pollution. ADI has emerged as an adult as well as youth group and is involved in international animal rescues as well as educational work on animal welfare, conservation and the environment.
Browse our site to find out more about Animal Defenders International and the campaigning we are involved in.
As our name suggests, ADI's mission is to educate, create awareness and alleviate animal suffering as well as to safeguard animal species and conserve their environment.
Animal Defenders International group comprises ADI, NAVS and LDF, working for the protection of animals from abuse and suffering all over the world and promoting scientific non-animal research to replace unreliable, unethical and unnecessary testing on animals.
Our undercover investigations, established research department, political lobbying expertise and long history of success and support allow ADI to take precedence of the animal welfare lobby. Here are some of ADI's campaigns that address today's animal welfare issues.
To find out more visit the Animal Defenders International website
Press Releases
ADI: International Primate Day highlights plight of thousands of primates used for animal testing as Government considers new rules
International Primate Day highlights plight of thousands of primates used for animal testing as Government considers new rules
ADI: REMINDER! Action Alert: Respond to the Home Office consultation on animal testing
The UK Government is planning a new law on animal experiments - the biggest overhaul for 25 years - as it adopts the new European Directive on animal experiments.
ADI: Rhanee the ex-Chipperfield circus elephant dies
After four years at Wroclaw Zoo in Poland, Rhanee, the elephant that caught the heart of the nation during the cruelty trial of Mary Chipperfield, her husband Roger Cawley and their elephant keeper Michael (Steve) Gills, has passed away.
ADI: Negotiations remain open on animal testing Directive as Member States criticise trialogue agreement
The Swedish Presidency of the European Parliament today (15 December 2009) presented the current state of play of the negotiations between the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, to find a compromise agreement on the new Directive on animal testing.
EU residents sign on for lab animal protection ADI presents 10,000 signatures to key EU Rapporteurs
The EU Commission, Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers and key Rapporteurs, are today being presented with a letter signed by over 10,000 people urging them to use the revision of the new Directive on animal testing to ensure the best possible protection for lab animals.
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Special event coverage
Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences
Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.
Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.
Opinion Former Events
NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012
This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.
TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.
bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice
We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.
Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012
The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.
BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference
This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.
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