Algeria: drop charges against humanist academic on trial for alleged ‘blasphemy’
Humanist Said Djabelkhir, a leading expert on Sufism, is currently standing trial for ‘blasphemy.’ Humanists International calls on the Algerian…
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Humanists call for Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease persecution of LGBTI activists
At the UN Human Rights Council today, Humanists International called on Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease their persecution of…
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Liberian humanists condemn expulsion of six-year old student for ‘witchcraft’
A primary school in Liberia has accused and expelled a six-year old student for reportedly being a ‘witch’ and for…
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The right to free expression, association and assembly of LGBTI+ Rights Activists
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (22 February – 19 March…
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Petition to relocate Mubarak Bala heard in court
First hearing in legal challenge seeking transfer of Mubarak Bala to Abuja heard. Court adjourned until 20 April.
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Mubarak Bala spends his 300th day in arbitrary detention
In protest at Mubarak's ongoing arbitrary detention, humanist activists across the globe will be observing a symbolic 300 second silence;…
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Legal team seek relocation of Mubarak Bala to neutral territory
The legal team have filed a motion to have Mubarak moved to Abuja where he will be safer.
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Mubarak Bala announced as recipient of Gordon Ross Humanist of the Year award
Humanist Society Scotland announces Mubarak Bala as the Gordon Ross Humanist of the Year
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Mubarak Bala must be released, says Abuja High Court
The ruling in which the judge declared Bala’s continuous incarceration as illegal and ordered his immediate release.
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High Court hearing in the case of Mubarak Bala postponed
High Court hearing in case of Mubarak Bala postponed to 21 December due to a case backlog.
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Pandemic measures misused to roll-back rights of humanists and the non-religious, new report shows
Humanists International launches the Freedom of Thought Report 2020
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