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GAIA: ‘A first in Belgium, which brings hope for the tens of thousands of animals suffering in the laboratories of the Brussels region’
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GAIA considers that it’s high time that animal welfare, the appreciation of their dignity and interests, fundamental values in Belgian society, be recognised by the country’s highest institutions.
GAIA presents Bianca Debaets with a chocolate cat in celebration of the new law
GAIA offers chocolate sheep: “The fruits of 22 years of campaigning”
1.069.715 signatures: GAIA has just reached this landmark figure in its joint European campaign to end the suffering of nearly one billion poultry and 37 million cattle, equines, goats and sheep that are transported alive within the EU, as well as to Turkey and the Middle East.
Since 1992, GAIA has been acting on behalf of animals and working tirelessly towards ever better protection for these living creatures, who can feel both pain and anguish.
Michel Vandenbosch, President of GAIA: “This is a major day for animal welfare and for GAIA
GAIA offers chocolate sheep to Walloon Animal Welfare Minister and Members of Parliament
GAIA: “An excellent measure to prevent the overpopulation of abandoned kittens in animal shelters and the proliferation of stray cats!”
Michel Vandenbosch: Ladies and gentlemen, GAIA says “Bravo” and “Thank you on behalf of the animals!”
"GAIA applauds this great advance in favour of the welfare of laying hens"
Too many unanswered questions, and the university fails to give adequate guarantees to prevent a repetition of the scenario
Michel Vandenbosch: "For GAIA, this is the result of 25 years of activism. Hundreds of thousands of sheep and cattle will finally escape the unnecessary and avoidable suffering of having their throats cut while fully conscious."
Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme - "the Muscles from Brussels" - and GAIA announce the start of a closer collaboration for animal welfare.
GAIA: "A very strong message against the force-feeding of birds in foie gras production”
Bob the Street Cat gives furry high five to GAIA’s campaign for cat neutering
Jean-Claude Van Damme sent us an inspiring and encouraging video with a touching message for all GAIA members and fans.
GAIA: “We would like to thank the Walloon Government for this much needed, unprecedented and virtually unique law in the world that will help to prevent overpopulation and abandonment”
“Brussels Animal Welfare Secretary of State Bianca Debaets needs to investigate the malpractices at the Animalarium of the VUB and suspend their licence to conduct animal experiments”
