Advocacy News / 29 April 2021 At OSCE, Humanists International introduces secularism to rule of law debate Humanists International explained how upholding neutrality between different beliefs enables States to uphold human rights and equality. Read More
Members and partners / 23 March 2021 “Gay conversion therapies are torture”, say Humanists of Puerto Rico The Puerto Rican Senate is discussing a bill that would outlaw gay conversion therapies, but the intervention of conservative parties… Read More
Advocacy News / 12 March 2021 ‘Online violence against women fuelled by right-wing populism’, Humanists International tells OSCE Humanists International addressed the impact of the gender digital divide and online violence on women's equality, freedom of expression, and… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Turkey / Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe / Digital violence against women: a human rights issue Humanists International Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) I on Media Freedom and Gender Equality 8 – 9 March 2021 The… Read More
Humanists International News / 10 December 2020 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 Read More
Advocacy News / 9 December 2020 Humanists International Testifies at US Federal Hearing on Global Blasphemy Laws Humanists International Directory of Advocacy, Elizabeth O'Casey, testified at a USCIRF hearing on how the United States can effectively work… Read More
Members and partners / 4 December 2020 President of Argentinian humanists, Susana Tampieri, dies at 86 Susana Tampieri, President of the Argentinian Ethical-Humanist Association "Deodoro Roca", died on 28 November, leaving behind a wide legacy of… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2020 / Belarus / Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe / FoRB, populism and anti-gender movements OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) III on Freedom of Religion or Belief: The Role of Digital Technologies and Civil… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 July 2020 At UN, Humanists International highlights importance of artistic expression during Covid-19 In this time of heightened fear, enforced isolation and loss, defending freedom of artistic expression is more important than ever. Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2020 / Chile / UN Human Rights Council / Item 3: Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights / Importance of Freedom of Artistic Expression in Context of Covid-19 ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 44th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (30 June 2020 to 17… Read More
Campaigns / 25 June 2020 Growing evidence of worsening persecution targeting the non-religious around the world, new report reveals New report exposes an array of tactics used against humanists, atheists and non-religious people Read More