Advocacy Statement / 2019 / Cyprus / UN Human Rights Council / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review / UPR Statement on Cyprus International Humanist and Ethical Union 41st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (24th June – 12th July 2019) Universal… Read More
General news / 27 June 2019 Humanists International joins 40 NGOs urging UN to hold Saudi Arabia to account Humanists International has joined a group of 40 civil society organizations calling on the United Nations to act on the… Read More
General news / 21 June 2019 Humanists International issues urgent call to drop charges against Gulalai Ismail We have issued an urgent call for the Pakistan Prime Minister to interview and protect Gulalai. Read More
General news / 23 May 2019 Gulalai Ismail faces “sedition” accusation for protesting injustice in child murder case Human rights defender Gulalai Ismail faces the threat of arrest for "sedition" under the anti-terrorism act, after campaigning for justice… Read More
Membership blog / 26 April 2019 / Humanists International Campaigning for freedoms: Humanists International Members in April 2019 Humanists in the Netherlands hosted the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief earlier this month. Read More
Campaigns blog / 25 April 2019 / Humanists International “Fundamentalism Rising” – exploring threats in India and Bangladesh "Many people will tell you that this is the fringe... But sometimes the fringe becomes the centre." Read More
General news / 21 April 2019 Statement on the attacks in Sri Lanka Humanists International condemns the attacks in Sri Lanka Read More
Growth and Development / 3 April 2019 Humanists International awards 5 grants to “Regional Humanist Hubs” We awarded a total of $15 900 to support the projects of five Member Organizations around the world Read More
General news / 3 April 2019 Brunei’s new laws are a national shame and highlight international failings Harsh new laws based on Sharia come into force today in Brunei, despite international condemnation. Read More
General news / 19 March 2019 Humanists International highlights “blasphemy” prosecution in Malaysia Read More
General news / 14 March 2019 “I don’t believe in God” and other words that could get you arrested in Saudi Arabia "I don’t believe in God. I don’t believe in Wahhabism. I believe women are equal to men. I believe in… Read More