NGOs, communication platforms & advisory groups

Understanding Animal Research

A UK organization that aims to achieve broad understanding and acceptance of the humane use of animals in biomedical research, to advance science and medicine. This platform was formed in 2008 when Research Defence Society and Coalition for Medical Progress merged.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk

Kids for research

A website that provides information to students, teachers and parents about responsible laboratory animal care and use in biomedical research, testing and education.
http://www.kids4research.org/

International Network for Humane Education (InterNICHE)

An NGO that supports progressive science teaching and the replacement of animal experiments by working with teachers to introduce alternatives, and with students to support freedom of conscience.
http://www.interniche.org/

International Council on Animal Protection in OECD Programmes (ICAPO)

A formal voice at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an influential international organisation that develops guidelines and programmes for the testing of chemicals. ICAPO seeks to ensure the widest possible integration of alternative methods in the OECD guidelines and programmes.
http://www.icapo.org/

Eurogroup for Animals

An association representing animal welfare organisations in Europe. It ensures that animal welfare is taken into account in all relevant European policy areas and that European laws designed to protect animals are adopted and enforced.
http://www.eurogroupforanimals.org

Animal Research For Life

An online resource to provide a brief overview of where and why animals are used in biomedical research, what animal testing facilities look like, and the current status on alternatives, sponsored by the pharmaceutical and medical world.
http://www.animalresearchforlife.eu

Animal Research Info

An international collaboration of scientists and researchers providing content giving the consensus opinion. If there is not yet consensus then those mainstream theories with the most supporting evidence are considered, and their flaws noted. All content is fully referenced, peer-reviewed, scientific research which registered scientists may edit at any time.
www.animalresearch.info

Recherche Animale

An initiative from the Gircor that provides information on the use of animals in scientific and medical research. In French.

http://www.recherche-animale.org