Gulalai Ismail arrested again! She and fellow human rights activists must be released
Human rights activist Gulalai Ismail was arrested yesterday in Pakistan as part of a mass arrest of at least 82…
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Those who ‘renounce’ religion must not be deported to states that persecute ‘apostates’
The plight of a 20-year-old woman from Saudi Arabia, intending to seek asylum in Australia, has gone viral under the…
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Pakistan: religious terrorist groups receive support, while voices of dissent are under attack
Pakistan is under pressure from the international community, not only for undermining freedom of religion or belief, but also for…
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Caste discrimination and the practice of manual scavenging
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 37th Session (27th February – 23rd March 2018) General…
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UPR statement on Bangladesh
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 39th Session (10th – 28th September 2018) UPR: Bangladesh…
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The human rights situation in Iran
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 37th Session (27th February – 23rd March 2018) General…
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Asia Bibi acquitted of ‘blasphemy’ in Pakistan
One of the world’s most infamous convictions for ‘blasphemy’ has been overturned by the Supreme Court in Pakistan. IHEU calls…
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Harmful witchcraft beliefs and practices
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 39th Session (10th – 28th September 2018) General Debate…
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Gulalai Ismail granted further bail
Peace campaigner and human rights defender Gulalai Ismail has been granted further bail today ahead of a hearing on 30…
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PETITION: Return Gulalai Ismail’s passport and right to travel
Join our urgent call for the Pakistan authorities to return Gulalai’s passport and respect her right to travel! On the…
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UPDATE: Gulalai Ismail released on bail
This morning (12 October 2018) human rights activist Gulalai Ismail was arrested by the Pakistani FIA (Federal Investigation Authority) while re-entering the…
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