Advocacy News / 24 February 2026 At UN, Humanists Call for the Protection of Women and Girls from Female Genital Mutilation Humanists International has warned the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of religion or belief must never be misused to… Read More
Advocacy News / 24 February 2026 Humanists International members participate in sixth annual UPR training session The workshop provided practical guidance for Humanists International members wishing to engage in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR)… Read More
Humanists International News / 23 February 2026 Listen Now: Humanists International Launches Podcast Humanists International launched its new global podcast, Freedom of Thought, featuring expert discussions on the human rights and legal challenges… Read More
Growth and Development / 21 January 2026 Humanists International opens applications for 2026 Grants Program Humanists International has launched its 2026 Grants Program, offering £46,000 in funding to empower global Members and Associates. Read More
Advocacy News / 16 January 2026 Humanists International Joins Civil Society Call for UN Special Session on Iran Humanists International has joined dozens of civil society organizations in urging the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to urgently… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 January 2026 Global Civil Society Unites to Defend Multilateralism Against US Withdrawal Humanists International has led a global civil society initiative bringing together more than 60 organisations to respond to a recent… Read More
Growth and Development / 19 December 2025 Beyond Superstition: The 2025 Fight to End Africa’s “Witch-Hunt” Epidemic Advocacy for Alleged Witches leads a nationwide movement in Nigeria aimed at eradicating the "epidemic" of "witchcraft" accusations. Read More
General news / 11 December 2025 Humanists International welcomes the appointment of Rachel Laser to USCIRF, hailing her as a champion for the separation of church and state Humanists International welcomes the appointment of Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State,… Read More
Advocacy News / 10 December 2025 Humanists question EU budget credibility on values at Article 17 Dialogue Humanists International has warned that the European Union’s next long-term budget risks undermining its own commitments to human rights, equality,… Read More
Advocacy News / 8 December 2025 Humanists warn EU of “manufactured polarization” at Article 17 dialogue Humanists International has warned the European Commission that growing polarization across Europe is increasingly deliberate, well-funded, and technologically amplified, posing… Read More
Members and partners / 4 December 2025 Remembering Mary Jane Quiming: A Dedicated Humanist, Leader, and Friend A committed humanist and deeply compassionate leader, Mary Jane Quiming will be profoundly missed by the global humanist community. Read More