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• 2024 12 20 TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation

  ...2024 We humans like to differentiate ourselves from animals, even though we have a lot in common with them and are animals ourselves, in some respect. We are at odds with being on the same level as a pig or a monkey, for example. However, we like to adorn ourselves with attributes of other creatures that enhance our human abilities, but which we ultimately cannot achieve; for example, the visual acuity of an eagle or the speed of a cheetah. The numerous astounding characteristics of the natural and animal world have also inspired mankind to create ground-breaking inventions. For instan...

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• 2024 08 28 TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp

  ...f Antwerp. Students from many different countries assembled to discuss various issues in the field of animal rights law. TIR Managing Director Gieri Bolliger was also present at the event as a speaker.  28.08.2024 A total of 25 students from 12 countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, England, Germany, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand and Iran) took part in the summer school, which focussed on issues such as whether animals have legal rights and, if so, who can represent them in court. Participants were also given a comprehensive overview of animal law as a lega...

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• Animal Welfare Legislation

  ...l protection refers to all legislative measures that serve to protect animals from violations of their dignity and welfare. The legislation includes a number of laws, such as the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Animal Welfare Ordinance (AWO), which specifies the AWA. Then there are a number of further ordinances based on the AWA regarding various animal welfare aspects, such as the slaughtering of animals, training in animal husbandry, the keeping of livestock and domestic animals, the keeping of wild animals, as well as the keeping of animals intended for research and the production of genet...

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• 2026 02 02 On its 30th anniversary, TIR wishes for peace and rights for animals, too

  ...animals since 1996. To mark its 30th anniversary, a new campaign is launched, based on the characteristic white dove of peace. Seven motifs symbolise the universal right of all animals to peace and rights. The campaign was once again implemented by the renowned creative agency Ruf Lanz. February 2, 2026 For 30 years, TIR has been campaigning with passion, conviction and expertise for more animal-friendly laws, their consistent enforcement and respect for animal dignity. It is marking its anniversary with a new campaign to highlight the important goals it aims to achieve through its persistent ...

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• 2016 10 24 TIR gives a presentation at the international animal welfare conference in Strasbourg

  ...mal welfare lawyers from all over Europe. A four-person delegation represented Tier im Recht (TIR) at the event and gave a presentation on the legal situation of animals for slaughter in Switzerland. October 24, 2016 The international animal welfare conference "Droit et éthique de l'animal" took pla... ... speakers responded to questions from the audience, which led to a very lively debate.The Eurogroup for Animal Law Studies  (EGALS), which organized the conference, connects animal welfare lawyers and academics from all over Europe. Dr. Gieri Bolliger, Vanessa Gerritsen, Christen Künzli, Andreas Rüt...

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• 2016 03 16 20 Years Tier im Recht – TIR celebrates its anniversary and bestows TIR Animal Law Award for the first time

  ... has been committed to a continuous improvement of the legal protection for animals since 1996. We have become the largest animal welfare organization in Europe with a focus on legal aspects of the human-animal relationship. With our resolute groundwork, we have achieved a great deal in the last twe... ... anniversaryRadio 1 from March 18, 2016: Interview with Andreas RüttimannBadener Tagblatt fromMarch 18, 2016: Tier im Recht - US-Institution receives award for animal welfareBündner Woche from March 18, 2016: Seit 20 Jahren für die Rechte der Tiere im EinsatzLokal Info AG from March 18, 2016: 20 yea...

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• 2022 03 09 Entry requirements for refugees with companion animals fleeing Ukraine

  ...eople are subjected to, they are also faced with the threat of having to leave behind their beloved animals. March 9, 2022 The European Commission has therefore advised member states to temporarily relax the entry requirements for refugees fleeing to safety in the EU with their companion animals. So... ...O form for refugees from Ukraine entering Switzerland with cats or dogs EU entry requirements for companion animals by Peta (scroll down for information in English) and Four Paws

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• 2021 05 10 Illegal dog training aids

  ...ion often arises as to what type of aids are permissible for breeding and training purposes, especially because certain devices are legally sold while their use is prohibited in Switzerland. May 10, 2021 The Swiss animal welfare legislation clearly prohibits, among other things, to mishandle, neglec... ...lly. Spraying water from a bottle – practice that is unfortunately still quite common – to prevent vocalizations or expressions of pain is therefore also prohibited. Furthermore, it is illegal to fire punishment shots, use no pull collars and so-called no-pull “Haltis”, spiked collars, lumbar be...

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• 2019 09 02 TIR attends 18th CITES Conference of the Parties in Geneva

  ...e Parties in Geneva From August 17 to August 28, 2019, the 18th CITES Conference of the Parties was held in Geneva. For twelve days the Parties discussed the implementation and amendment of the Convention. Overall, TIR offers a positive summary of the conference: for many species already listed in CITES the protection has been increased, other species - such as giraffes - have been added to the CITES Appendices. September 2, 2019 CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international convention aimed at controlling cross-border trade in endan...

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• 2018 10 09 TIR attends meeting of CITES Standing Committee in Sochi, Russia

  ...g in Sochi, Russia, from October 1 to October 5, 2018. More than 600 representatives of governments and organizations (IGOs and NGOs) discussed the regulation of international trade in endangered animal and plant species. Many animal species are either endangered or at risk of extinction as a result of the growing international trade in live animals and animal products. October 9, 2018 CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international trade agreement aimed at controlling cross-border trade in endangered plant and animal species and pre...

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