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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…

Action Alert / 7 January 2025

Nigeria: humanist leader freed at last

Humanist leader, Mubarak Bala, finally released from prison, more than four years after his arbitrary detention.

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American Humanist Association hosts international launch of the Freedom of Thought Report 2024

7 February 2025 | Ndélé, Central African Republic

The Future of the Humanist Movement in Malta

7 February 2025 | 6 Triq Ganni Portelli, Attard, Malta

Brief Summary of the Catholic Sect Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, just disbanded by the Pope

31 January 2025 | Peru

At European Parliament, humanists call for balanced and constructive social dialogue

13 December 2024 | 13531, Planá nad Lužnicí, Czechia

Kenya: court ruling a boost for secularism in the country

6 December 2024 | B9, Kenya

At UN, Humanists call for protection of women and children in Slovakia

2 October 2024 | Slovakia

At UN, Humanists highlight human rights issues in New Zealand

1 October 2024 | 406-395 Rock Rd, Pahiatua 4987, New Zealand

At UN, Tutul Chowdhury calls for respect of freedom of expression in Bangladesh

26 September 2024 | Bangladesh

At UN, Humanists International Calls on Burundi to Uphold Human Rights Amidst Crackdowns

24 September 2024 | Burundi

We are Humanists Malaysia!

24 September 2024 | Singapore

At UN, Humanists International calls for the preservation of democracy in Venezuela

23 September 2024 | Venezuela

At UN, Humanists International highlights repression of women and girls in Afghanistan

14 September 2024 | Afghanistan

Humanists International Calls for Repeal of Repressive Laws in Sri Lanka at the UN

11 September 2024 | Sri Lanka

At UN, Italian humanists spotlight issues of reproductive rights, LGBTI+ rights, and assisted dying

25 July 2024 | Italy

At UN, Humanists call attention to war crimes in Myanmar

17 July 2024 | Myanmar (Burma)

India: Humanists sign open letter on behalf of Narendra Nayak

8 July 2024 | India

Hungary: humanist takes case of unfair dismissal to Supreme Court

21 June 2024 | Hungary

Historic humanist wedding in Lithuania gathers more than 21,000 signatures

31 May 2024 | Lithuania

Philippines: HAPI’s youth training program completes successful run

29 May 2024 |

Humanists Brazil launches pioneering e-book on humanism

16 May 2024 | Novo Progresso - State of Pará, 68193-000, Brazil

Norwegian Humanist Association reaches 150,000 members

24 April 2024 | Northern Europe

Humanist movement makes a comeback in Libya

27 March 2024 | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

At UN, Humanists call for strengthened access to abortion in Germany

26 March 2024 | Germany

At UN, Humanists International voices concern over shrinking space for civil society in Russia

25 March 2024 | Russia

Extreme politics and "blasphemy" in Pakistan

11 March 2024 | Pakistan

Ugandan humanists empower youth leaders to champion democratic values

8 March 2024 | Uganda

Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile app

26 January 2024 | Romania

Latest Reads

Humanists International News / 7 February 2025

American Humanist Association hosts international launch of the Freedom of Thought Report 2024

Hundreds join online and in person for the launch of the 2024 Key Countries edition of the Freedom of Thought…

Membership blog / 7 February 2025 / Contributor

The Future of the Humanist Movement in Malta

Christian Colombo of Humanists Malta writes about how humanism must adapt to the modern challenges by moving beyond its "traditional"…

Advocacy News / 31 January 2025

Humanists International members participate in fifth annual UPR training session

The workshop provided practical guidance for Humanists International members wishing to engage in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR)…

Membership blog / 31 January 2025 / Contributor

Brief Summary of the Catholic Sect Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, just disbanded by the Pope

Adrián Núñez of the Peruvian Association of Atheists writes about the The Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian religious organization…

31 January 2025 / Javan Lev Poblador

Join the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator

Lithuania's Happy Human invites teams to join their accelerator program to build sustainable humanist ceremony social enterprises globally.

Member Organization event / 18 February 25 - 18 February 25

Q&A: Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator

A Q&A session to address your questions about the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator Program.

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…

Action Alert / 7 January 2025

Nigeria: humanist leader freed at last

Humanist leader, Mubarak Bala, finally released from prison, more than four years after his arbitrary detention.

/ 25 February 25 - 11 September 25

Freedom of Thought Report: Becoming a Volunteer Researcher

A workshop on the introduction to the Freedom of Thought Report and how to update country entries.