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The Body Shop protested animal testing at UN headquarters in New York on January 24th 2018

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“Animal testing is unreliable and obviously unethical,” Heather Finch, chief organizer of the protest.

Members of an animals rights project in Seattle protested around UW's college campus for it's testing on animals.

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90% of all drugs fail on humans, despite positive results in animal testing.These following drugs have the least success rate:Cancer Drugs (5% success rate)Psychiatrists Drugs(6% success rate)Heart Drugs (7% success rate)Neurology Drugs (8% success rate)Out of 93 dangerous drug side effects, only 19% are predicted in animal testing.

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90% of all drugs fail on humans, despite positive results in animal testing.These following drugs have the least success rate:Cancer Drugs (5% success rate)Psychiatrists Drugs(6% success rate)Heart Drugs (7% success rate)Neurology Drugs (8% success rate)Out of 93 dangerous drug side effects, only 19% are predicted in animal testing.

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While over 115 million animals are used in testing per year, only 46 medicines were actually approved as of 2017 by the FDA. 

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While over 115 million animals are used in testing per year, only 46 medicines were actually approved as of 2017 by the FDA. 

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A drug called Vioxx, used to treat arthritis, showed positive test results in monkeys and five other species, yet caused over 320,000 heart attacks and 140,00 deaths.

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A drug called Vioxx, used to treat arthritis, showed positive test results in monkeys and five other species, yet caused over 320,000 heart attacks and 140,00 deaths.

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These popular cosmetic companies have claimed or continue to test on animals, The majority of this testing is done in China

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Protest first became well known around 1960's to 1970's but later got less popular through-out the years. New laws have been passed benefiting animals, although, American laws can't stop the testing of animals in China where most popular brands export their goods from.

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Some brands in this picture have gone cruelty free like Revlon.

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All of these brands are cruelty free.There's many more cruelty free brands though! These are just some examples. Make sure you do your research before you buy cosmetics if you're against animal testing.

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Cruelty Free Brands, Hair Care, Skincare

Do you know that the makeup and cosmetics we end up using on a daily basis might have involved killing or inflicting pain on animals? Quite a large amount of companies still test their products on animals and its high time we put an end to it. If you've been thinking of switching to cruelty free brands and products then this sure is a great time as more and more brands are becoming eco-friendly. Hence, making it easier to switch to animal friendly alternatives. Today we round up the top animal cruelty brands when it comes to makeup, skincare, haircare, drugstore and Indian cruelty free brands!

We have divided the list as per cruelty free high-mid end makeup brands, cruelty free drugstore makeup brands, skincare & hair care brands as well cruelty free brands in India.

Cruelty Free Makeup Brands: High- Mid End Category!

Its easier to switch to makeup not tested on animals when it comes to the premium range as many of the new brands do not support animal testing. Here are the most popular cruelty free makeup brands.

Cruelty Free Drugstore & Affordable Makeup Brands

Isn't it surprising that so many drusgtore brands are cruelty free yet we see a large number of brands costing far more still test on animals. Here is the list of popular drugstore and affordable cruelty free cosmetics.

Cruelty Free Brands: Skincare & Haircare

Its a bit tough finding cruelty free alternatives when it comes to haircare and skincare. Though there are widely available in the west but finding cruelty free brands available internationally isn't as easy. We have only stuck to the popular skincare and haircare brands for this list.

1. Burt Bees

2. Dermalogica

3. Josie Maran

4. Kevin.Murphy

5. LUSH

6. Michael Todd

7. Moroccan Oil

8. Paula's Choice

9. Paul Mitchell

10. The Body Shop

Indian Cruelty Free Brands: Haircare & Skincare

Since there isn't a regulation or any Indian specific testing methods for cruelty free brands we have mainly relied on PETA's cruelty free list and their websites/representatives for compiling the list of Cruelty Free Brands in India.

Not a skincare or haircare brand however Chambor is also a cruelty free and vegan brand which we felt was worth mentioning.

Hope this list helps you in switching to products not tested on animals. If there are any popular vegan or cruelty free brands that we missed, do let us know below!
Disclaimer: Some of the above mentioned brands do belong to companies that test on animals. Also, all of these are not vegan makeup brands. The mentioned brands do not test on animals but might contain animal bi- products. The brands mentioned are either Leaping Bunny certified, PETA certified or pledge to be cruelty free.
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Cruelty Free Brands: Makeup, Drugstore, Skincare & Haircare! - Heart Bows & Makeup

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Cruelty Free Brands, Hair Care, Skincare Do you know that the makeup and cosmetics we end up using on a daily basis might have involved killing or inflicting pain on animals? Quite a large amount of companies still test their products on animals and its high time we put an end to it.

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By: Ian Murnaghan BSc (hons), MSc - Updated: 7 Mar 2018 | *Discuss

Animal protests have a long and turbulent history, from their emergence in the twentieth century to the last decade. Since the 1960s and 1970s, protests increased a great deal although they have fizzled out somewhat over the last several years. This is due, in part, to the fact that many of the more aggressive protesters have been arrested and several are behind bars. Extremists have unfortunately put a poor spin on animal testing protests through their dangerous and irrational actions. Fortunately, however, improved laws and regulation have helped to address the most volatile extremists in the area of animal testing protests.

Cosmetics Testing

The mid-twentieth century through to the 1980s saw a strong focus on protests against cosmetics testing. Large companies such as Revlon and Avon were targeted, with both eventually abandoning animal testing and adopting strong anti-animal testing policies. The abundance of media attention and protests also led up to the banning of animal testing for cosmetics purposes in several countries, including the United Kingdom (UK). In fact, the European Union is now poised for a near-full ban on animal testing for cosmetics by 2009, although there is opposition from a small number of countries such as France.

Leading Groups in Animal Testing Protests

The Animal Liberation Front (ALF) does strongly support illegal activism although they cite that it should be non-violent. Despite this stance, they have taken responsibility for literally several dozen attacks and hundreds of thousands in damages to facilities across North America.

One reason for the extremism is that numerous animal welfare groups, particularly ones such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) believe that the use of force is appropriate because the 'ends justifies the means.' They cite that animal suffering is equivalent to human suffering, which means that a rat is no different that a person.

Huntingdon Life Sciences has been targeted quite frequently by animal rights activists over the years. Because Huntingdon uses a large number of animals each year, with many killed, they have been particularly vulnerable to protests and pickets. In 1997, protests by Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty occurred quite regularly. Pickets and threats to researchers were done to try to stop animal testing in the facilities. The group targeted not only the scientists and animal technicians, but also shareholders and others affiliated with the animal testing.

Because so much of medicine relies on animal testing, however, to actually be consistent in one's approach to animal protests would ultimately mean shunning most medical treatment today. This type of consistency would be difficult to maintain for even the most adamant animal rights activist.

Preventing Research

Protests against animal testing have actually kept companies from conducting research in the UK. Fear of threats, intimidation and disruption to the research has had an enormous impact on those who conduct animal testing, historically causing some to withdraw from the experiment and effectively 'give in' to the threats. Other firms have outsourced their animal testing to areas such as China, where animal testing regulations are poor and minimally - if at all - enforced. While animal welfare groups may consider this impact a victory, others cite that it only makes animal testing more poorly regulated because the testing will simply occur elsewhere. With the UK having some of the most - if not the most - stringent animal testing regulations in the world, the question of protests preventing testing from occurring in the UK is a crucial one.

Right to Protest

It is more likely those protests that involve intimidation and threats to the safety of researchers that ultimately prevent research from occurring on UK grounds. Hopefully, the public can continue to exercise their right to protest against animal testing but do so respectfully and peacefully. This should allow researchers to still feel some impact from the protests but not to the extent that they look to conduct research elsewhere under less rigid animal testing laws and regulations. It's important for the public to be able to challenge animal testing and draw attention to areas of weakness, while still allowing researchers to reflect on their actions without fear of continuing their research in the UK or elsewhere.

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Testing on highly evolved species at best is still questionable.Viewing undercover footage of torture and flat out animal abuse in Canada at ITR Laboratories is quite another. Protests should happen in the name of swiftly bringing this operation to a cease and desist.ANIMAL ABUSE behind public view.

you guys are right on animal testing. its so cruel and inhuman for the animals

I believe that hypocrisy should stop. The worst enemy is our ignorance as human beings. People should be toöd and shown how their cosmetics get in store and their food on the table. It s our right to know. Once we see what s behind the scenes, then it is up to each individual s conscience if and how to take action. We need to stop closing one eye because it s more comfortable. At the end it s about protecting the innocent and, like children, animals are also innocent beings.... Protect them!

I am against animal testing.Just look up the statistics and some pictures and you'll see why.

we are doing a an argument and persuasion essay and discussion in class about this very topic, so all this information is very useful. Thank you

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History of Protests Against Animal Tests

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By: Ian Murnaghan BSc (hons), MSc - Updated: 7 Mar 2018 | *Discuss Animal protests have a long and turbulent history, from their emergence in the twentieth century to the last decade. Since the 1960s and 1970s, protests increased a great deal although they have fizzled out somewhat over the last several years.

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This protest is for the dogs - literally. It's fairly common for conscious beauty brands to speak out against animal testing and to lobby for their industry to become cruelty-free. But The Body Shop just took things a step further. The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International, a leading organization working to end animal experiments, are challenging the United Nations to end the practice of animal testing for good. The companies staged a brilliant joint protest where actual dogs participated. Yes, the puppies were protesting.

The first-ever canine-assisted protest was held outside the UN headquarters in New York City on Jan. 24. The event served to assert that animal testing is an outdated and cruel practice that harms up to 500,000 animals per year.

Eight dogs from a variety of breeds and sizes joined the organizations for this portion of the ongoing Forever Against Animal Testing campaign. The dogs took to the streets with protest signs, bandanas, and miniature banners.

TheDogist, the infamous pet photographer with three million Instagram followers, joined The Body Shop, Cruelty Free International, and the pups. So did @louboutinanyc, the hugging Golden Retriever and Insta pet influencer.

Elias Friedman of TheDogist told Bustle via email, "The protesting dogs represent all animals and remind us why animal testing in cosmetics should be banned once and for all."

Andrew Kelly/AP Images for the Body Shop

If anything can demonstrate just how incredibly awful animal testing is, it's living, breathing, and utterly adorable creatures themselves. Hopefully, the participating pups were able to effectively hammer home the point that animal testing is unacceptable.

It's also worth nothing that the dog photos were taken with professional dog training and veterinary support. An excellent standard of care was provided for participating animals. Rational Animal and Cruelty Free International were consulted to ensure the protest was carried out in a way that did not distress the animals.

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While the real, live pups should be enough to get the public to pay attention to the anti-animal testing initiative, chew on this: The Body Shop reports that 80 percent of countries worldwide still don't have any laws in place banning cosmetic animal testing.

If that stat shocks and angers you, you can sign the global petition created by The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International that seeks to eradicate the practice. The petition garnered 4.1 million signatures over the course of six months. It is considered the biggest ever against cosmetic animal testing.

Once the petition grabs eight million signatures, The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International will present it to the United Nations. The organizations met with UN officials earlier this month to begin conversations on how to curb animal testing globally.

Hopefully puppy protesters knocking on the door of the UN Headquarters will drive the point home, too.

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There Was A Literal Dog Protest Against Animal Testing In Front Of The UN

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Hundreds of animal-rights supporters marched across the University of Washington campus Saturday and temporarily blocked streets to protest a planned $124 million animal-research lab.

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A crowd of about 500 animal-rights supporters marched across the University of Washington campus Saturday and temporarily blocked neighborhood streets to protest construction of a $124 million underground animal-research lab.

"U-Dub has blood on its hands. Skanska USA has blood on its hands," the group chanted in its opposition to both the university and the contractor on the job.

The group marched to, but did not try to enter, the site where excavation work on the facility has begun. Dozens of University of Washington and Seattle police officers on bicycles provided a buffer between the marchers and traffic.

Excavation work has begun on the lab along Northeast Pacific Street. UW administrators say it will consolidate animal labs around campus into one new, state-of-the-art facility.

UW is one of the top universities in the country in receiving federal research funds, including money for research involving animals.

Organizers of Saturday's event vowed to keep up the pressure and predicted public opinion will halt the project.

Amanda Schemkes, one of the march's leaders, said the more the public knows about this "underground animal torture chamber," the less support it will have, even at the university.

"We'll make them see it's not worth the money and not worth the damage to the UW's reputation."

The group gathered in Red Square, writing messages such as "UW tortures animals" in chalk on the brick surface.

One speaker, Justin Kay, of Portland, said, "This is not a fringe movement. This is a public issue. The public is opposed to this lab."

Opponents of the lab previously have demonstrated outside the homes of a half-dozen UW administrators.

Among them is Dave Anderson, executive director of the university's Health Sciences Administration. Earlier in the week, Anderson called the protests an "intimidation tactic" and said it won't stop the project.

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Hundreds of activists protest against new UW animal lab

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In 2018, these college students protested against use of animals in UCLA laboratory research at Murphy Hall. They chanted "It's not science, it's violence" while marching to Chancellor Gene Block's office.

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The Effect of Protests Against Animal Testing

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The Effect of Protests Against Animal Testing

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In 1966, The Animal Welfare Act was signed into a law with several amendments years later, yet it is one of the only laws that state how animals should be treated for research purposes. The original Animal Welfare Act only focuses on warm-blooded animals, yet excludes mice, rats, birds, and fish, which make up ninety-five percent of the animals tested. Amendments later passed included more animals into the Welfare Act, but the rights of animals have not been updated since.

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Protesting Animal Testing vs. The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Protesting Animal Testing vs. The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Like the boycott, protestation of animal testing was peaceful and silent. People who don't march out into the streets and hold signs choose to buy cruelty-free products, and boycott Benefit, L'Oreal, and Neutrogena in the same way people from Alabama refused to ride buses.

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http://animalresearch.thehastingscenter.org/u-s-law-and-animal-research/
https://dailybruin.com/2018/04/27/activists-protest-uclas-use-of-animals-in-laboratory-research-at-murphy-hall/