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World Humanist Congress 2026

Join hundreds of international delegates in Ottawa 2026 for the World Humanist Congress, a powerful forum dedicated to advancing humanistic…

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Humanists International News / 30 January 2025

New report exposes the scale of blasphemy laws worldwide

Using examples drawn from among the 38 country entries updated in 2024, the Key Countries edition exposes the pernicious nature…

Humanists At Risk / 29 April 2025

Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany

Exactly five years after his detention Mubarak Bala arrived in Germany on 28 April 2025.

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Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement.

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We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build and support the humanist movement around the world.

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Humanists warn EU of AI monopolies, urge public ownership and human control

11 June 2026 | 13531, Planá nad Lužnicí, Czechia

Critical thinking project reaches over 300 people in five Ugandan schools

10 June 2026 | Uganda

Romanian Humanists Launch Free Platform to Help Families Navigate Religion Classes in Public Schools

5 June 2026 | Romania

Fighting for Freedom of Thought in Malaysia: The Quiet Revolution of Humanists Malaysia

3 June 2026 | Malaysia

Humanist Signal reaches 10,000 people with secular broadcast project in Peru

26 May 2026 | Peru

Humanists International welcomes new Members and Associates

6 May 2026 | Canada

Humanists Australia launches label dedicated to popularising humanism

29 April 2026 | Australia

Belgian and Danish humanists voice concerns ahead of UN human rights reviews

16 April 2026 | Belgium

Humanism in Malawi: Wonderful Mkhutche on Secular Progress

7 April 2026 | Ndélé, Central African Republic

Humanists International warns against regional escalation at the UN, foregrounding human rights concerns

4 April 2026 | Iran

David Pineda steps down from Humanists International Board

2 April 2026 | Guatemala

At UN, Türkiye's "blasphemy" laws under scrutiny

19 March 2026 | Turkey

At UN, Humanists International highlights risks to children's' education rights in conflict

9 March 2026 | Afghanistan

Humanists International demands environmental accountability for religious landholders at the UN

6 March 2026 | Colombia

At UN, Humanists Call for the Protection of Women and Girls from Female Genital Mutilation

24 February 2026 | B9, Kenya

Humanists Australia launches major new campaign to popularize humanism

28 January 2026 | Bulloc Hill Rd, The Rock NSW 2655, Australia

Global Civil Society Unites to Defend Multilateralism Against US Withdrawal

16 January 2026 | Unnamed Road, Culbertson, NE 69024, USA

Norwegian Humanist Association (HEF) strengthens its ties to national politics

1 December 2025 | Fv120, 3580 Geilo, Norway

At UN, Humanists urge UN to reject Myanmar’s sham elections

12 September 2025 | Myanmar (Burma)

A Successful End to the 2025 Season: Humanist Youth Celebrations in Germany

31 July 2025 | Germany

Vice President’s Closing Speech at the Luxembourg General Assembly: A New Era for Humanism

24 July 2025 | Luxembourg

Humanists condemn Iraq’s refusal to protect women and girls in UPR response

7 July 2025 | Iraq

Humanists denounce Italy’s ideological drift during UN rights review

2 July 2025 | Italy

Humanists condemn red-tagging, artistic repression, and "blasphemy" laws in the Philippines

20 June 2025 |

Andrew Copson receives Nordic Humanist Honorary Award in Stockholm

13 June 2025 | Sweden

Conflict Policy and Humanists International: Case Study

27 April 2025 | Ukraine

Latest Reads

Advocacy News / 11 June 2026

Humanists warn EU of AI monopolies, urge public ownership and human control

An AI ethicist representing Humanists International has warned the EU Commission of the economic and epistemic dependency resulting from foreign…

Advocacy News / 11 June 2026

Humanists call on European Parliament to protect human-centric care in AI rules

An AI ethicist representing Humanists International has warned the EU Commission of the economic and epistemic dependency resulting from foreign…

General news / 10 June 2026

Critical thinking project reaches over 300 people in five Ugandan schools

The Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills project has helped strengthen critical thinking through teacher training, workshops and mentorship.

Advocacy Statement / 2026 / Belgium / European Parliament /

Regulating AI for public health and well-being

ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International Article 17 dialogue seminar at the European Parliament “Health and well-being in the age of artificial…

Advocacy Statement / 2026 / Belgium / European Commission /

Quo vadis, AI? A Humanist Approach for Europe

ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International Article 17 dialogue seminar at the European Commission “The ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence”…

Membership blog / 5 June 2026 / Contributor

Romanian Humanists Launch Free Platform to Help Families Navigate Religion Classes in Public Schools

ASUR launches a free online platform providing legal guidance, opt-out resources and support for families navigating religion classes.

Advocacy blog / 3 June 2026 / Contributor

Fighting for Freedom of Thought in Malaysia: The Quiet Revolution of Humanists Malaysia

A.J. Surin, Founder & President of Humanists Malaysia, on the struggle for freedom of thought, secular advocacy and human rights.

General news / 26 May 2026

Humanist Signal reaches 10,000 people with secular broadcast project in Peru

With support from Humanists International’s Grant program, Humanist Signal was able to strengthened the secular movement in Peru.

General news / 15 May 2026

Global events mark launch of Freedom of Thought Report 2025

Our Members have held events around the world to discuss the report and its findings.