Major Achievements by AVA-net

Abolishing cruel and futile animal experiments

In 1986, abolished collision experiments using monkeys. In 1991, discontinued spinal damage experiments using dogs by national universities.

Abolishing selling dogs and cats for experimentation purposes

In 1990, rescued dogs left uncared after experiments at a national hospital.

Protest against using wild animals for experiments

Starting in 1988, developing protesting actions against using wild monkeys in Japan (Nihonzaru) for experiments.

Actions for the revision of Law Concerning the Protection and Control of Animals

Starting in 1986, requesting the revision of Law Concerning the Protection and Control of Animals, developing signature-collecting campaign. Also lobbying diet members.

Holding photo exhibitions and distributing fliers nation-wide

Starting in 1988, holding photo exhibitions of animals for experimentation. Causing a progressively greater sensation.

Lectures and gatherings

Repeatedly holding workshops on animal experiments and Law Concerning the protection and control of animals. Holding lectures nation-wide as well.

Promoting alternatives to animal experiments

Providing lectures at Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments in 1997 and 1998. Also introducing materials and videos to promote alternative measures.

International exchanges

Starting in 1986, promoting information exchange and mutual support with groups outside of Japan against animal experiments and for the protection of animals.