National Antivisection Society
The National Anti-Vivisection Society, founded in 1875, is the world’s first body to challenge the use of animals in research and continues to lead the campaign today. NAVS has spearheaded the adoption of advanced, non-animal methods; exposed laboratory animal suffering and breaches of regulations with our undercover investigations; funded non-animal scientific and medical research; educated public and media about the flaws of animal research and provided legislators detailed briefings to support the replacement of animals in research with advanced methods.
Blow for modern science as new animal lab approved
In a move condemned by residents, local campaign groups and the NAVS Cambridge City Council has approved plans by AstraZeneca to build an animal research facility within its new global R&D centre and
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Stop the secrecy
Please help the NAVS campaign for greater transparency in the lab by supporting our call for the repeal of Section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012.
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Primate trade exposed in Mauritius
NAVS reveals the hidden suffering of primates bred for research on the tropical island of Mauritius.
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Good Charities Guide
Support medical progress without making animals suffer.
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Animals in space research
Our campaign to stop animals being used in experiments for space exploration has been waged worldwide.
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REACH
An EU regulation controlling the sale of chemical substances which has resulted in the biggest single animal testing programme the world has ever seen.
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Kick animal testing out of the house
NAVS campaign to end household product testing on animals.
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Our mission
Millions of animals suffer and die in cruel, unscientific, and futile experiments – yet there are sophisticated non-animal methods available. Our objectives are to awaken the conscience of humanity in all parts of the world to the iniquity of procedures causing suffering or distress to living creatures and the breeding and supply of animals for such purposes; to persuade regulators and legislators to adopt non-animal methods and end the use of animals in research. We may support partial measures of reform on animal use, which would provide steps towards the replacement of the use of animals in research.
