CAS International
CAS International (Comité Anti Stierenvechten) is the biggest organization in the world which works exclusively on the abolition of bullfighting and cruel fiestas (festivals) during which bulls and other animals are tortured. Together with our colleague organizations, we want to end this animal abuse as soon as possible.
More information about CAS International.
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is one of the most cruel forms of animal abuse. Every year, more than 250,000 bulls and cows are tortured and killed worldwide during bullfights and similar events.
Also during fiestas ('village festivals'), tens of thousands of bulls and other animals are severely maltreated.
More information about bullfighting and fiestas.
News of October 2011
Below you will find an overview of the most important news items of October 2011:
- Currently, a fierce debate is being held in Mexico about whether to ban bullfighting. Since 2009, organisations are working on a legistative initiative in order to abolish bullfighting in Mexico City. This would have been put to the vote on October 5 this year, but unfortunately there were not enough Members of the Parliament present for the vote to commence. It is expected that a new election will take place in November. Read more about this news here!
- Recently, the international company Adidas has launched a promotional video which shows basketball player Derrick Rose playing against a group of bullfighters in an arena. In no way whatsoever ADIDAS distances itself from bullfighting, despite the enormous controversy associated to it. You can protest against this promotion of bullfighting here!
- Furthermore, ADIDAS is promoting bullfighting in yet another way, namely through her current collection: it includes a jacket inspired on the clothing worn by the matador during the bullfight. Click here to protest!
Adidas jacket © Adidas
How can I help?
Tips for tourists
CAS International has made a list of tips for tourists, so you can also help us abolish bullfighting and other cruel events with bulls and other animals as a tourist.
The main tip: never go to a bullfight or a cruel fiesta, like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona!
Please take a look here for more tips.
Videos
Videos of bullfights, cruel fiestas and protests of CAS International and others.
Photo album
In the CAS photo album, you can find photos of protests, bullfighting and cruel fiestas.
CLICK HERE for the photo album.
