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Action Alert - Live / 16 December 2021

Nigeria: Successive delays in proceedings against Mubarak Bala make a mockery of the Nigerian justice system

Yet another postponement in the case of Mubarak Bala

General news / 16 November 2021

Humanists International launches 2021 edition of the Freedom of Thought Report

Humanists International launches the 10th edition of its Freedom of Thought Report, examining the situation for humanists, atheists and the…

Casework blog / 22 October 2021 / Humanists International

This is how Humanists International helped my family and I to find freedom

The story of Mahmoud Jama Ahmed, who escaped persecution in Somalia and reached safety abroad.

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Supporting individuals at risk during a pandemic

13 January 2022 | Ndélé, Central African Republic

Humanists Barbados: advocating for free thought and human rights despite the backlash

20 December 2021 | Barbados

An active year for the Malta Humanist Association

20 December 2021 | 6 Triq Ganni Portelli, Attard, Malta

The difference between Muslims, Islamists, and Jihadists (explained by an ex-Islamist)

9 November 2021 | Sri Lanka

Humanists join Climate Justice March in Glasgow

6 November 2021 | United Kingdom

This is how Humanists International helped my family and I to find freedom

22 October 2021 | Jawhar, Somalia

“As an atheist in Syria, I am not free to be myself": the story of W.

21 October 2021 | Afghanistan

Humanists call on the Government of Ghana to reject proposed anti-LGBTI+ law

28 September 2021 | Pru, Ghana

“Ban on gay film is uncalled for”, says the Atheists in Kenya Society

24 September 2021 | B9, Kenya

Humanists International supports Greek parents' plea on religious education exemption in schools

24 September 2021 | Greece

American Atheists donate over $4,000 to the Protect Humanists At Risk campaign

27 August 2021 | Unnamed Road, Culbertson, NE 69024, USA

The Role of Art in a Humanistic Society

17 August 2021 |

The hollow theatrics of Lebanon’s human rights presentation at the UN

13 August 2021 | Lebanon

Luxembourgish humanists donate £900 to the Protect Humanists At Risk campaign, for the second time in three years

5 August 2021 | Luxembourg

"Writing was my way of fighting against untouchability in Mauritania": interview with Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir

5 August 2021 | Mauritania

"Capital Punishment without trial in India": about the death in custody of Father Stan Swamy

8 July 2021 | India

The Humanist Association donates £5,000 to the Protect Humanists At Risk campaign

6 July 2021 | Germany

deMens.nu donates £900 to the Protect Humanists At Risk campaign, for the second year in a row

2 July 2021 | Belgium

Unprecedented interference of the Vatican to modify an anti-hate crime law in Italy

22 June 2021 | Italy

“Homophobia kills”: Polish atheists launch a new campaign to stop hate against LGBTI+ people

16 June 2021 | Poland

How Nepalese humanists are in the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic

27 May 2021 | Nepal

Good without God

24 May 2021 | Nkhotakota, Malawi

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Young Humanists International / 25 January 2022

New calls for Young Humanist Faces and Humanist Voices

2022 call for submissions are now open for Young Humanist Faces and Humanist Voices at Young Humanists International

Advocacy News / 20 January 2022

Humanists International’s member organizations participate in UPR workshop

During the training, 21 participants from 12 member organizations learned about how to engage effectively with the process.

Casework blog / 13 January 2022 / Leo Igwe

Supporting individuals at risk during a pandemic

Humanist International Board Member, Leo Igwe, reflects on the work that we do to #ProtectHumanistsAtRisk, the challenges of the two…

Membership blog / 20 December 2021 / Maachelle Farley

Humanists Barbados: advocating for free thought and human rights despite the backlash

Founder and President of Humanists Barbados reflects on the organization's work and reception in the country

Membership blog / 20 December 2021 / Javan Lev Poblador

An active year for the Malta Humanist Association

A blog post by Joanna Onions, a committee member of the Malta Humanist Association.

Action Alert - Live / 16 December 2021

Nigeria: Successive delays in proceedings against Mubarak Bala make a mockery of the Nigerian justice system

Yet another postponement in the case of Mubarak Bala

Campaigns / 6 December 2021

“We must keep up the pressure,” says Leo Igwe on case of Mubarak Bala

Help us to keep up the pressure on Kano State. Donate to Mubarak Bala's legal fund.

Youth / 19 December 21 - 19 November 21

1st European Young Humanist Seminar

The 1st European Young Humanist Seminar is finally happening on 19 December. Register now!

Youth / 17 December 21 - 17 December 21

1st African Young Humanist Seminar

The 1st African Young Humanist Seminar is finally happening on 17 December. Register now!