Did you know that public money from EU Member States is used to construct huge intensive farm animal operations in Asia and Eastern Europe? International finance institutions, of which these countries are major shareholders, keep financing animal housing systems banned in the EU, like certain battery cages and the continual confinement of sows in sow stalls. Humane Society International will present details and examples in a new report published tomorrow, 3 March 2016. Stay tuned …

Already today you can send your request to have animal welfare included as a criterion when granting capital. Send your e-mail directly to all Word Bank Group executive directors at hsi.org