National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1929. It focuses on reducing and ending the use of animals in scientific research and education by promoting humane, science-based alternatives and supporting solutions that advance scientific progress without animal suffering. NAVS pursues public education, humane science education for students and teachers, and initiatives that advance innovative research, legal and legislative protections for animals, cooperative efforts, and assistance to animals in emergencies. The group positions itself within the nonprofit sector addressing animal welfare and scientific ethics, operating through programs and partnerships to influence policy, education, and practical alternatives to animal use. In recent years, NAVS has engaged in activities such as participating in large-scale science competitions, launching campaigns to shift toward science without suffering, and collaborating with other organizations and initiatives to broaden its impact.