Why these pixelated faces?
There are millions of humanists around the world, but some of them must live in hiding. Here's why.
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Humanists International takes Gulalai Ismail case to Human Rights Council
UN experts have called for better protection of women human rights defenders. So why is Gulalai Ismail still being harassed…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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