It is with deep shock and saddness that we report the assassination this morning (Tuesday, 20 August) of one of…

  Bangladeshi atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin has been in prison since 3 April for "hurting religious beliefs". The formal charges…

Asif Mohiuddin was imprisoned on 3 April for writing an openly atheist blog, which has been suspended under order by the Bangladesh…

Humanists around the world are celebrating World Humanist Day. The annual event is an opportunity for individuals to learn about…

Several NGOs spoke out today (11 June 2013) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva about the appalling treatment of…

Speaking on Monday 3rd. June 2013 at the UN Geneva, Elizabeth O’Casey, main representative of Center for Inquiry condemned those…

There is a serious threat to freedom of thought, expression and political opinion in Bangladesh.  Atheist and freethinking voices are…

Islamist parties provided a "list" to the authorities detailing "atheist bloggers" Government promised to take action against the bloggers Several…

As Rimsha Masih still awaits trial in Pakistan, another "blasphemy" case has been resolved today, handing a 25-year-old man a…

Rimsha Masih, aged between 11 and 14, and said to have some degree of mental impairment, has now been in…

It is now three years since I was last in India and I had not realised until today that the…