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The Humane Education Network’s mission is to promote the ethical treatment of animals through education and supporting effective policies and legislation. We provide information on the use and care of animals in the development of human health interventions, entertainment, and animal husbandry, as well as information on animal heroes, wild animals and legislation and policies governing animal welfare.

A Voice for Animals
High School Essay Contest

Our 20^th annual A Voice for Animals high school essay contest is now open for entries. The deadline is March 31st. Sharpen your pencils and think about how animal suffering can be relieved! Details are on our contest page.

Humane Planet Film Contest

If you are a filmmaker, the Palo Alto Humane Society is now running its Humane Planet Film Contest. The entry deadline is March 31st, 2010. Contest rules etc. here.

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The Humane Education Network:

Educates through this web site and newsletters to its members. Read our January 2009 newsletter online. Join H.E.N. now. It is free.
Advocates the humane treatment of animals through communiqués to businesses, agencies, legislators, and the media.
Provides the Animal Protection Information Service (APIS) database, which contains information drawn from national and international journals and newspapers on issues ranging from alternatives to animal testing to care for animals.
Encourages students to be informed about animal issues through its annual A Voice for Animals High School Essay Contest and classroom subscriptions to a monthly animal newspaper. Our 2010 contest is now open for entries!

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Search for animal-related bills before Congress.