Medicine Without Cruelty’s First Global Conference
Hosted in Vietnam
4-5th February 2026
A two-day programme hosted in Ho Chi Minh City bringing together experts in animal protection and animal-free science to showcase how modern science is completely animal-free!
Abstracts must not exceed 300 words and must be submitted by 15th September 2026
A LIVING ATLAS
The Global Animal Testing Index (GATI)
The Global Animal Testing Index (GATI) assesses whether a country’s legal and policy framework is helping to end animal testing or enabling it. Explore countries to understand how legislation, regulation and government policy are shaping the future of animal testing around the world.
GATI does not assess whether laws, policies or strategies simply exist. It assesses whether they meaningfully facilitate the end of animal testing.
THE GLOBAL ANIMAL TESTING INDEX
Countries assessed: 4
- Progressive – Legal and policy framework meaningfully facilitates the end of animal testing.
- Mixed Significant reforms introduced, but the overall framework still permits animal testing.
- Regressive – Legal and policy framework continues to enable animal testing.
Assessments based on published GATI methodology.
A global movement
Eight years of
policy momentum,
In one timeline.
From regional cosmetic bans to landmark national legislation, here is How humane science went mainstream — and where the movement goes next.
SUN — Stop & Use Non-animal Methods
Four technologies.
One humane future.
Download our list of examples of how modern science is already replacing failed animal testing
Organ-on-chip
Microfluidic devices reproducing human organ function on a microchip.
AI simulations
Predictive models trained on human biological data, not species extrapolation.
Cell-based testing
Human cell cultures revealing toxicity and efficacy with clinical relevance.
Human tissue models
3D bioprinted tissues mirroring real anatomy and pathology.
Educational Programmes
Realigning education
with modern science.
From primary classrooms to clinical training, we equip institutions with the curriculum, tools and
partnerships to teach biology and medicine without animal use — at every stage of learning.
Schools
Curriculum support and classroom resources that introduce students to humane, modern biology — without dissection.
Primary & Secondary
Colleges
Practical lab kits, virtual experiments and teacher training that replace animal-based practicals with validated alternatives.
Further Education
Universities
Department-level partnerships embedding organ-on-chip, in-silico modelling and 3D culture into life- science degrees.
Higher Education
Health Professionals
Continuing professional development for clinicians, pharmacologists and researchers shifting to human-relevant practice.
CPD & Training
Press & publications
Voices shaping humane policy.
Conferences & events
Where the global
community gathers.
Four flagship events a year — connecting regulators, scientists,
NGOs and industry behind a shared roadmap for humane science.
Global Humane Science Summit
APAC Alternatives Congress
Latin America SUN Forum
EU Policy Roundtable
Science & ethics
Compassion isn’t an
obstacle to science.
It’s the next step.
Every year, more than 192 million animals are used in experiments. The science to replace them already exists — what we need now is conviction, investment and policy alignment.
Partners & supporters
Trusted by leading institutions worldwide.
Take action
Help build a humane
scientific future.
Three ways to move the needle. Pick the one that fits — every action compounds into global change.
Donate
Fund validated alternatives in regulators’ hands faster.
Partner
Join an alliance of 230+ research and policy institutions.
Volunteer
Lend your expertise — science, advocacy, design, law.
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