UPR statement on New Zealand
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 41st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (24th June – 12th July…
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New Zealand’s national “Diversity” statement excludes non-religious people
Humanists commend human rights progress in New Zealand; but express concern as non-religious people are excluded from "Diversity" statement
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New Zealand is latest nation to repeal ‘blasphemy’ laws
Politicians in New Zealand have voted to abolish "outdated" criminal law including "blasphemous libel"
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Humanists condemn “the politics of division”, resurgent in many parts of the world
Representatives of the worldwide humanist movement have condemned the spread of “the politics of division” in various countries and regions,…
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IHEU urges Samoa not to establish an official religion
The International Humanist and Ethical Union, in cooperation with the Pacific Islands Secular Association (PISA), has raised concerns over the current state of…
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Disability and education: We must break down “artificial and unnecessary barriers”
During the UN Human Rights Council’s annual discussion on the human rights of persons with disabilities, IHEU representative Hannah Bock,…
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Joint statement on the fear of witch-craft
Center for Inquiry Joint statement with International Humanist and Ethical Union UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 22nd Session 25 February –…
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Humanists around the world celebrate World Humanist Day, 21 June 2013
Humanists around the world are celebrating World Humanist Day. The annual event is an opportunity for individuals to learn about…
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Queensland Humanists challenge state money for school chaplains
The Humanist Society of Queensland (HSQ), in northeastern Australia, is putting its money where its mouth is by financially supporting…
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Dr Leslie Cannold is Australian Humanist of the Year for 2011
The Council of Australian Humanist Societies is pleased to announce that Dr Leslie Cannold, writer, commentator, ethicist and researcher, is…
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Australian Atheists welcome new Prime Minister “who keeps religion out of politics”
The Atheist Foundation of Australia (AFA) today congratulated Julia Gillard on her appointment as the new Prime Minister of Australia.
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