Register for the European Humanist Youth Days (2-5th August 2013)
From the 2nd to the 5th August 2013, the European Humanist Youth Days (EHYD) will bring young people from across…
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International Groups Urge Obama to Act on Human Rights Abuses Linked to Beliefs in “Witchcraft”
An international consortium of human rights groups, children's charities and experts, including religious and secular organisations, has urged US president…
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Humanists celebrate US Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage
Humanists in America and internationally have welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States that the country's…
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Humanists in Europe welcome new EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief
New European Guidelines uphold the right to “ridicule” religion or belief, including on social media The rights of atheists and…
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Humanists around the world celebrate World Humanist Day, 21 June 2013
Humanists around the world are celebrating World Humanist Day. The annual event is an opportunity for individuals to learn about…
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Humanists applaud Obama speech on how segregation into ‘faith’ schools “encourages division”
Barack Obama has criticised the separation of children into separate 'faith' schools, because the process "encourages division" and is akin…
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A little perspective on “Islamophobia” in Britain
We must be vigilant against bigotry and hatred, but media inflation of the response to a murder, calling it an…
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Russia waves through two illiberal new laws, as Nigerian anti-gay bill hangs in the balance
The Russian parliament has unanimously passed an anti-gay "propaganda" law today, condemned by human rights groups around the world as…
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IHEU: Mauritania is making little progress on abolishing slavery
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has again crticised Mauritania for its failures to tackle endemic slavery in the…
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Announcement – European Humanist Youth Days, 2-5 August 2013 Brussels, Belgium
European Humanist’ Youth Days | EHYD Brussels 2013www.ehyd.eu Dear Friends, do not hesitate to fill in the subscription application, places…
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Bulgaria commits to a full report on neglect in children’s homes following IHEU criticism
Humanists at the UN have rejected the response of Bulgaria to concerns over child neglect in the country, yesterday (10 June…
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