On February 17, 2023, at 10:15 AM, the organization Invisible Animals submitted a petition with a record 34,582 signatures to the Estonian Parliament, advocating for a ban on battery cages for hens. This petition, presented to Lauri Hussar, the head of the Parliament, is the largest collection of signatures in Estonia aimed at improving farm animal welfare. The organization has emphasized the importance of animal welfare, particularly the everyday reality that laying hens face in cages, which will be highlighted through an artistic presentation accompanying the petition.

The delivery of the petition is a significant move to urge the Parliament to proceed with a draft law that seeks to ban the keeping of hens in battery cages, indicating a growing public concern for animal rights and welfare in Estonia. The presence of notable figures such as Kristina Mering, the head of Invisible Animals, animal ecologist Tuul Sepp, and well-known musician Alika Milova adds weight to the delivery, signaling broad support across various sectors of society for this initiative.

Previously, in 2021, Invisible Animals successfully collected 6,161 signatures for a petition to ban fur farms, which was later adopted as law, showcasing the organization’s ongoing efforts and the effectiveness of their advocacy strategies. This current petition demonstrates a continued trend in Estonia towards legislative change for animal rights and reflects a societal shift towards greater compassion for animals.