Persecution of human rights defenders in Bangladesh and Saudia Arabia continues
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 46th Session (22 February to 23 March 2021) General…
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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…
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Bangladeshi court gave verdict on Avijit Roy’s murder suspects
Six years after the att, a court in Bangladesh has sentenced the murderers of Avijit Roy.
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Case against Sri Lankan rationalist dismissed
Attorney General of Sri Lanka confirms that rationalist writer Shakthika Sathkumara will not face charges for hurting religious sentiments
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Burmese Atheists condemn military coup in Myanmar
"This coup is a serious blow to democracy and the human rights of Myanmar's disenfranchised", said Burmese Atheists.
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Council of Ex-Muslims of Sri Lanka held its 5th General Assembly despite threats
The AGM was held in a climate of tension and fear due to growing threats against the non-religious community in…
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Freethought Lebanon and SOCH Nepal submit human rights reports to UN UPR
The UPR submissions will provide essential, firsthand facts to support the review of Lebanon and Nepal's human rights framework.
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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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Humanists International joins NGOs calling for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders
Several female activists have been subjected to torture, sexual violence and other ill-treatment whilst arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia.
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Iran to execute Ahmadreza Djalali imminently
Dr. Djalali was sentenced to death in Iran on false charges of espionage.
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UN rights experts urge Bangladesh to investigate violations regarding Asad Noor’s case
UN rights experts have called on the Bangladesh government to provide information on several violations of internationally guaranteed human rights…
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