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.
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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…
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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.
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“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."
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Statement on the attacks in Sri Lanka
Humanists International condemns the attacks in Sri Lanka
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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
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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.
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“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…
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Rahaf was not the first woman to flee sexual apartheid – and she won’t be the last
Rahaf al-Qunun is singular in her courage and tenacity. Yet she is not the first and will not be the…
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If humanism is “blasphemy” then anti-blasphemy laws must go!
Humanists International reminds the Human Rights Council that 'blasphemy' and 'apostasy' laws violate the human rights of both religious and…
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