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The Humane Education Network’s mission is to promote the ethical treatment of animals through education and supporting effective policies and legislation. We provide information on the use and care of animals in the development of human health interventions, entertainment, and animal husbandry, as well as information on animal heroes, wild animals and legislation and policies governing animal welfare.

18th Annual
High School Essay Contest

Congratulations to Tracey Mandel, winner of the $1000 1st Prize in our essay contest! See the other winners and read their essays on our contest page.

Questions? Send e-mail to contest@hennet.org.

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The Humane Education Network:
  • Educates through this web site and newsletters to its members. Join H.E.N. now. It is free.
  • Advocates the humane treatment of animals through communiqués to businesses, agencies, legislators, and the media.
  • Provides the Animal Protection Information Service (APIS) database, which contains information drawn from national and international journals and newspapers on issues ranging from alternatives to animal testing to care for animals.
  • Encourages students to be informed about animal issues through its annual A Voice for Animals High School Essay Contest and classroom subscriptions to a monthly animal newspaper. Congratulations to our 2008 contest winners!
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