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Stop the Cruelty Behind Pork: Groups urge the end of live pig auctions
Taiwan's live pig auction system subjects the animals to extreme cruelty and abuse. The brutal mistreatment endured by approximately 6 million pigs annually in Taiwan before slaughter, including violent electric shocks, whippings, metal branding, and hooking of the snout or dragging by the anus while the animals are still alive.
EAST stages stand-in on presidential boulevard in campaign for battery cage ban
Hundreds of activists stood in the space of an A4 sheet of paper in front of Taiwan's presidential office.
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Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Taiwan's climate legislation embraces plant-based eating
Taiwan's flagship climate bill has passed the legislature – with specific reference to plant-based foods.
Survey finds majority of Taiwanese want laws to better protect animals used for food
Taiwan's first survey of attitudes towards animals used for food has uncovered strong support for animal welfare.
Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
Council of Agriculture promises guidelines for sick and injured farmed animals after accusations of inhumane neglect
The Council of Agriculture made the commitment at a press conference held by EAST and legislator Chen Ting-Fei.
Wounded turtle draws attention to fishing gear threat
EAST recently received reports of a green sea turtle impaled by a barbed fishing lure in the waters off Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County.
Tackling illegal fishing
Halting unnecessary animal testing
Building a future without cages
EAST in the news
Find out what the media have been saying about our campaigns.
Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Taiwan's climate legislation embraces plant-based eating
Taiwan's flagship climate bill has passed the legislature – with specific reference to plant-based foods.
Survey finds majority of Taiwanese want laws to better protect animals used for food
Taiwan's first survey of attitudes towards animals used for food has uncovered strong support for animal welfare.
Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
Council of Agriculture promises guidelines for sick and injured farmed animals after accusations of inhumane neglect
The Council of Agriculture made the commitment at a press conference held by EAST and legislator Chen Ting-Fei.
Wounded turtle draws attention to fishing gear threat
EAST recently received reports of a green sea turtle impaled by a barbed fishing lure in the waters off Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County.
Tackling illegal fishing
Halting unnecessary animal testing
Building a future without cages
EAST in the news
Find out what the media have been saying about our campaigns.
