Shark Markets in Indonesia

At a traditional market in the Indonesian city of Pangkalpinang workers butcher various sizes of sharks, rays or guitarfish from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Most lucrative are the sharks' fins, which are dried and exported. Resha Juhari / We Animals Media

How fascinating that Indonesia's diverse marine habitat is home to 20 percent of the world's shark and ray species. Recently, our photojournalist Resha Juhari documented the slaughter and sale of these endangered, majestic and often misunderstood creatures at the country's traditional markets.

Inside the Shark Fin Trade

Meet Impassioned Animal Photojournalist Havva Zorlu

We Animals Media Contributor, Havva Zorlu. Photo credit: Fatma Su Demirci

Meet Havva Zorlu, a We Animals Media animal photojournalist born and raised in Turkey. Havva studied journalism and photography in high school and university and is a rising star in the field of animal photojournalism.

"Now, as I think back about those days (photographing Eid-al-Adha) and look at the images, I feel more intensely what I went through. But what I feel is nothing compared to what animals go through. I’m happy and proud to try to do my best for them."

Our full interview with Havva is available in both English & Turkish.

Meet Havva

2022, That’s a Wrap

Animal photojournalism is growing. In 2022 We Animals Media continued our urgent work investigating animal industries across the globe. Your belief in and support of our work this year has been vital, and you’ve helped us to accomplish so much with your generosity. Thank you for being by our side and for helping us tell the stories of hidden animals. See what we achieved together this past year and get a peek at where we’re headed.

2022 In Review

Our Latest Stories

You’re Invited: Transfarmation Premiere

What happens when farmers have a change of heart?

In our latest short film, see how one truly incredible human, Sarah Heiligtag, helps transform more than 100 animal farms into vegan farms and sanctuaries. You’re invited: the North American Transfarmation premiere will be on January 18th at 6 pm EST, and the European premiere will be on January 18 at 12 pm EST (6 pm CEST). The 15 minute film is followed by a 30 minute discussion and Q&A with Jo-Anne, the filmmakers and Sarah.

RSVP for the Premiere

Escape Room, Hen Edition

VegFest Brazil's escape room and exhibition this year. Photos courtesy Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira

This year’s VegFest Brazil had escape rooms highlighting the plight of egg-laying hens. Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira created the escape rooms
using We Animals Media photos and we were delighted to see our images put to such creative use. The event hosted over 500 guests who were also treated to a special live photo exhibit. Next year’s VegFest runs October 12th to 15th in São Paulo.

See VegFest

Art-Making Grants Now Open

For almost 40 years, the Culture & Animals Foundation has awarded grants to scholars and artists to further the case for animal rights. This year’s application is open until January 31, 2023. Grants are available for research, creativity and performance. Access the application form here.

Apply for a Grant

Getting Animals in the Media

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