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It is unFURgivable that: Sentient animals continue to be kept and killed on fur farms solely to satisfy the frivolous demands of the fashion industry, despite the availability of humane, warm and beautiful alternatives to real fur. Mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas continue to endure short and miserable lives in small wire cages that

2025: Major Wins for Our Global Fur-Free Movement

16 JANUARY 2026 – As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on some of the incredible progress made in 2025 toward ending fur cruelty. With your support, more governments took steps to shut down cruel fur farms, and more fashion brands chose to go fur-free, sparing millions of animals from confinement and suffering.  Globally,

Breaking: Poland bans fur farming

WARSAW, 2 DECEMBER 2025 – In a landmark victory for animals, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation to reject fur cruelty, making Poland the 24th country in Europe to end fur farming. Under the new law, establishing new fur farms is prohibited with immediate effect, and all existing facilities must cease operations by 31

Veterinarians call for global fur farming phase-out

The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), together with FECAVA (the Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations) and WSAVA (the World Small Animal Veterinary Association), has issued a joint statement calling for a global phase-out of fur farming within the next ten years. The statement, adopted on 14 November 2025 at the FVE General Assembly

New EU ban on keeping American Mink could spare millions from suffering

The EU has taken a significant step by listing the American mink (Neogale vison) as an Invasive Alien Species, potentially putting an end to mink fur farming across Europe. However, animal advocates warn that unless the European Commission blocks attempts to exploit legal loopholes, millions of mink could continue to suffer on fur farms despite

New footage reveals shocking fur farm cruelty, sparking calls for sales ban

BRUSSELS, 18 FEBRUARY 2025 – A newly released undercover investigation reveals appalling cruelty on European fur farms, where animals endure terrible suffering before being killed in horrific ways. Animal rights organisation GAIA, a Fur Free Alliance member, released the disturbing findings today to expose the inherent welfare problems of the fur trade and urge Belgium