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Your support makes a difference for all the animals who suffer and are exploited in animal experiments, on fur farms and in factory farms. Thank you for your support!
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Stand on the side of Frankenchickens, the foxes and other animals that are suffering − take action in our campaigns today!
Urge EU to ban fur farming
Footage from Finnish fur farms shows that monster foxes are still being bred for the fur industry. The European Commission must act.
Help us call for Fur Free Europe's demands to be implemented: an EU-wide ban on fur farming and the trade in fur.
Send an email to the College of Commissioners now.
Frankenchickens: Bred to suffer
Today's chicken industry must be dismantled. Project 1882 is urging the EU Commission to work for a ban of the breeding of Frankenchickens. Take action to end the blight of Frankenchickens.
Demand faster transition to animal-free methods
As an EU citizen, you can make your voice heard and demand a faster transition to animal-free methods. Submit your call to action to the European Commission!
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New EU initiative calls for stronger protection of stray dogs and cats
A new European Citizens’ Initiative aims to strengthen the protection of stray dogs and cats, as well as animals living in shelters. The initiative calls on the European Commission to introduce measures that improve animal welfare and reduce suffering for vulnerable animals, both within and outside the EU.
Investigation into Frankenchickens sparks public debate in Finland
Following an investigation published by Helsingin Sanomat featuring material provided by Project 1882, there has been a strong public reaction to the treatment of Frankenchickens. The coverage, which also aired today on YLE, Finland’s largest news outlet, has now prompted the first political response to the issue in Finland.
The fur industry’s links to Russia stresses the need for an EU import ban
Imports of goods from Russia have been partially halted by the EU following the invasion of Ukraine. However, an exemption was introduced over the summer – for Russian sable fur. At the same time, funds linked to Russia have been found within the fur industry’s EU lobby. Project 1882 believes this highlights the need for a clear ban on fur imports.
Project 1882 and 280 researchers, experts, and organizations call for a cage ban
An open international letter calls on the European Commission to propose a cage ban in 2026. Among those who have signed the letter are Project 1882 and animal welfare experts and researchers in Sweden.
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About Project 1882
With effective campaigns and political advocacy, Project 1882 makes a difference globally for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. We have been a driving animal advocacy organization in Sweden and beyond since 1882, creating change for millions of animals.
How we work
We provide information about animal welfare and bring citizens' opinions to those in power. We shape public opinion and influence legislation. We dismantle factory farming and advocate for the development of animal-free research methods. We inspire and enable consumers and companies to choose vegan options and make animal-friendly choices. With effective campaigns we engage the public, highlight animal welfare problems, present solutions and bring about concrete changes.
Support our work
Project 1882 is entirely dependent on donations from the public. All donations make a difference and help create concrete results for animals. If you want to support our work for the animals, you can do it here. Thanks!
Focus areas
Project 1882 works globally to make a difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. Our clients are the chickens, hens, cows, pigs and other animals in need of our help − we are there to give them a voice and defend their rights. That is the core of our project since 1882.
Dismantling factory farming
Nowhere in the world are there more animals than on factory farms. They are treated as products, even though they are sentient individuals with their own interests and needs. Project 1882 is working to change this through public education, political advocacy and partnering with businesses. We work for a future without factory farms.
Our wins for the animals
1882
We have been a driving animal advocacy organization in Sweden and beyond since 1882, creating change for millions of animals.
2012
Over one million signatures were submitted to the EU Commission in 2012, demanding a maximum transport time of eight hours for animals on their way to slaughter. The European Parliament expressed its support for the demand.
2021
In 2021, Project 1882 founded the World Federation for Animals, a global organization aimed at influencing animal welfare legislation at the UN level.
2023
In 2023, Project 1882 established a new initiative in Ukraine to create lasting change for the animals.
2024
With stops in 21 cities, 7,900 visitors, 70 mentions in international media outlets, and partnerships with 16 organizations, the initiative "For the Animals" brought animal rights to the forefront and called for a full review of EU animal welfare legislation.
2025
Millions of hens have spent their lives confined in cramped cages in Sweden – but now, the cages are gone. This is the result of years of intensive advocacy by Project 1882. Sweden is also the only country in the world that has become cage-free without a legal ban.
2026
The Swedish inquiry on fur farming was published, and it contains a clear proposal on how a ban should be introduced in Sweden. Project 1882 welcomes this development and urges the government to bring forward the legislation without delay.
