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• 2021 05 21 TIR considers Federal Council’s counter-proposal to the factory farming initiative inadequate

  TIR considers Federal Council’s counter-proposal to the factory farming initiative inadequate In its report on the recently concluded counter-proposal to the popular initiative “Abolishing factory farming in Switzerland (factory farming initiative)”, the Federal Council acknowledges the need for action in Swiss livestock farming and offers the prospect of improvements in the animal welfare legislation. At the same time, however, the proposal ignores central concerns of the initiative and thus proves both toothless and insufficient. Therefore, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Fo...

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• 2024 03 26 TIR presents Swiss premiere of "Food for Profit"

  TIR presents Swiss premiere of "Food for Profit" On 21 March 2024, the Swiss premiere of "Food for Profit", presented by the Foundation for the Animal in the Law (TIR), took place at the sold-out Frame cinema in Zurich. The documentary film by Giulia Innocenzi and Pablo D'Ambrosi impressively discloses the interrelations between the dairy and meat industries, lobbying and political power in Europe. TIR looks back on an impressive, memorable evening and would like to thank Giulia Innocenzi and the 200 invited guests. March 26, 2024 The Italian journalist Giulia Innocenzi became known as a polit...

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• 2022 10 07 TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation

  TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation In its third library newsletter of 2022, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) again presents new additions to its library collection, including books, articles, and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the book "The Snow Leopard" by Sylvain Tesson, which addresses the search for the snow leopard and the planet’s destruction by humans. At the same time, the book explores how we can escape the hectic pace of our daily lives. October 7, 2022 French adventurer and writer Sylvain Tesson travels to Tibet with the famous wild...

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• 2021 06 14 TIR supports “Ban Live Exports” campaign

  TIR supports “Ban Live Exports” campaign On the worldwide “Ban Live Export” day, animal welfare organizations from all over the world are raising awareness for the enormous suffering of farm animals on long-distance transports. Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) also supports the call for an end to long international transports of live animals. Animal transports that were stuck because of Corona-related border closures as well as the emergency slaughter or disposal of thousands of calves left to wait on two ships for months without care in the spring of 2021 in Spain are...

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

  TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp Last week, the Animal Law, Rights and Representation Summer School took place at the University of 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 ...

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• 2023 04 14 TIR delighted: Federal Council has ambitions to ban the import of fur produced under conditions of animal cruelty

  TIR delighted: Federal Council has ambitions to ban the import of fur produced under conditions of animal cruelty Last week the Federal Council announced its intention to examine an import ban on fur products produced in a cruel manner. The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) was instructed to prepare a corresponding consultation draft by the end of March 2024. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has been campaigning for such an import ban for many years and therefore welcomes the Federal Council's decision. April 14, 2023 The demand for an impo...

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• 2017 08 10 Animal friendly holidays – problematic souvenirs and delicacies

  Animal friendly holidays – problematic souvenirs and delicacies Although most people regard animal and species protection as a matter of course back home, they oftentimes unintentionally face this problem when travelling. Not only should animal shows and direct contact with animals be avoided for reasons of animal and species protection; caution is also advised when buying souvenirs. August 10, 2017 Every year, tourists bring souvenirs to Switzerland that are made from protected animal and plant species, such as ivory carvings, corals, turtle shells, feathers, woods, etc., even though their i...

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• 2021 10 29 Tracing the dubious puppy trade

  Tracing the dubious puppy trade The trade in all kinds of young pedigree animals is flourishing. In 2020, the demand for dogs from countries outside of Switzerland increased dramatically. Countless breeders and sellers are looking to make profits with highly questionable methods, some of them criminal, and practically all in violation of animal welfare laws. Together with the animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has worked hard in recent months to address the legal and practical challenges of curbing the puppy tr...

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• 2022 06 03 TIR Library Newsletter: Selected Reading Tip

  TIR Library Newsletter: Selected Reading Tip With its second library newsletter of the year, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (Foundation for the Animal in the Law; TIR) once again presents selected new additions to its library, including books, articles, and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the history of milk, the bright and dark sides of dairy farming, and Europe's dairy industry. June 6, 2022 Cows with intact horns on lush green pastures - this image still appears on milk cartons or in commercials, fooling trusting consumers into believing that dairy cows live...

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• 2025 04 04 TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation

  TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation In its first library newsletter of 2025, the Foundation for the Animal in the Law (TIR) again presents selected new additions such as books, articles and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the book ‘The Sounds of Life - The Hidden World of Animals and Plants’, which brings the apparent silence of living organisms to life. April 4, 2025 Modern technologies determine our daily lives. Depending on how they are used, they are either a curse or a blessing. With regard to the animal and plant world, however, artificial intelli...

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