Global Humanism Now / 13 May 2026 Grant recipient prevents mob violence against alleged “witches” in Nigeria Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has helped prevent mob violence and protect individuals falsely accused of “witchcraft” in Nigeria. Read More
General news / 11 May 2026 Humanists International awards funding to 13 global projects in 2026 Humanists International has awarded grants to 13 projects around the world through its 2026 Grants Program. Read More
Advocacy News / 6 March 2026 Humanists International urges UN to protect the rights of the non-religious in life and death Humanists International has delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council highlighting the pervasive discrimination faced by humanists and… Read More
Humanists International News / 25 February 2026 New report by Humanists International examines the link between religion and the rise of authoritarianism around the world The Key Countries edition explores how religion is used to assert control and legitimize the erosion of human rights. Read More
Growth and Development / 19 December 2025 Beyond Superstition: The 2025 Fight to End Africa’s “Witch-Hunt” Epidemic Advocacy for Alleged Witches leads a nationwide movement in Nigeria aimed at eradicating the "epidemic" of "witchcraft" accusations. Read More
Advocacy News / 30 October 2025 Humanists Highlight Nexus Between Freedom of Religion or Belief and Death to UN Expert Humanists International and several of its member organizations have submitted responses to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion… Read More
Humanists At Risk / 29 April 2025 Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany Exactly five years after his detention Mubarak Bala arrived in Germany on 28 April 2025. Read More
Humanists International News / 30 January 2025 New report exposes the scale of blasphemy laws worldwide Using examples drawn from among the 38 country entries updated in 2024, the Key Countries edition exposes the pernicious nature… Read More
Action Alert / 7 January 2025 Nigeria: humanist leader freed at last Humanist leader, Mubarak Bala, finally released from prison, more than four years after his arbitrary detention. Read More
General news / 24 July 2024 Nigeria: UN Working Group concludes Mubarak Bala’s detention is arbitrary The UN's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention have concluded that Nigeria has violated international law by detaining Mubarak Bala Read More
Advocacy News / 17 July 2024 At UN, Humanists call for Nigeria to strengthen education and policies against harmful traditional practices In a joint statement at the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International, the Humanist Association of Nigeria, and the Advocacy… Read More