At UN, Humanists International voices concern over shrinking space for civil society in Russia
At the UN, Humanists International has spoken out against the oppression of journalists, activists, and dissenters, in Russia.
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Oppression of journalists, activists, and dissenters in Russia
Humanists International 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (26 February to 5 April 2024) Item 6: UPR on…
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Humanists on the front line of democracies globally, new report shows
Humanists International launches 12th annual Key Countries edition of the Freedom of Thought Report
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Humanists International highlights plight of government and war critics in Russia, in Dialogue with Special Rapporteur at UN
During an Interactive dialogue with the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation, Humanists International…
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Human Rights Situation in Russia
ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (11 September to 13 October 2023) Interactive Dialogue:…
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Humanists International condemns Head of Russian Orthodox Church and religious propaganda in war on Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has provided moral backing to the war, while Catholic fundamentalist groups are using the war to…
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UN creates Special Rapporteur to monitor and report on human rights violations in Russia
The UN Human Rights Council has voted today to adopt a resolution creating a Special Rapporteur on the Russian Federation.
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UN Suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia's membership of the UN Human Rights Council, by a two-thirds…
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At UN, Humanists International champions artistic and scientific freedom
In its first statement to the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has called on the…
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Artistic freedom is a ‘cornerstone of democracy’, civil society tells EU
Humanists International urges EU to do more to protect freedom of artistic expression in the face of increasing threats.
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Interactive dialogue with Ahmed Shaheed on freedom of expression
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 34th Session (27th February – 31st March 2017) Interactive Dialogue…
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