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Advocacy News / 24 August 2026

The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has opened a consultation for the report.

Advocacy blog / 27 March 2018 / Humanists International

After the closing of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O’Casey, reflects…

Advocacy blog / 28 June 2017 / E O'Casey

Following the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council, our Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O'Casey, reflects on the role of…

Advocacy blog / 26 September 2016 / E O'Casey

After calling out France at the UN for rhetoric used by many of its officials during the 'burkini' debate, IHEU director of…

Advocacy blog / 30 March 2016 / E O'Casey

IHEU director of advocacy, Elizabeth O’Casey, reflects on the relationship between the rights to expression and religion or belief and…

Advocacy blog / 18 September 2015 / E O'Casey

From the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU's head of delegation, Elizabeth O’Casey, discusses some of the…

Advocacy blog / 7 July 2015 / E O'Casey

The IHEU’s head of delegation to Geneva, Elizabeth O’Casey, blogs on her reflections after the closing of the June 2015 session…

Advocacy blog / 29 September 2014 / E O'Casey

IHEU's Head of Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva, Elizabeth O'Casey, blogs on the threat to vital values at the…

Advocacy blog / 1 July 2014 / E O'Casey

IHEU's head of delegation to Geneva, Elizabeth O'Casey, blogs on a worrying development at the UN: the euphemistic "protection of the family"

General news / 20 June 2013

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

Humanists International News / 13 October 2010

The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has accused Swiss authorities of behaving like “school yard bullies” towards a state…