26 October 2018 IHEU ‘frustrated’, as European Court fails to overturn ‘blasphemy’ conviction in Austria In a recent judgement, the European Court of Human Rights has refused to overturn a conviction for ‘disparaging religious doctrines’… Read More
Growth and Development / 20 September 2018 Humanist pastoral support is slowly becoming reality – at least in Europe Historically, pastoral support provided in public institutions in most countries has been religious. But (at least in Europe) things are… Read More
24 May 2018 Scotland: Repeal your blasphemy law and show global leadership The Chief Executive of IHEU has used a speech in the Scottish Parliament to call for a speedy repeal of… Read More
General news / 25 April 2018 German state of Bavaria orders crosses in all state buildings – Humanists protest The Bavarian state cabinet has ordered that Christian crosses be hung in all official buildings, in apparent contravention of the… Read More
Advocacy blog / 27 March 2018 / Elizabeth O'Casey Culture, religion and the human rights framework: Some reflections after the 37th session of the Human Rights Council After the closing of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O’Casey, reflects… Read More
Advocacy News / 15 February 2018 Humanists join UN conference to implement plan on ending violence and atrocities The UN is trying to find new ways to prevent religious extremism and violence, and humanists are represented, working right… Read More
General news / 22 January 2018 UK rejects asylum application from humanist because he fails to name ancient Greek philosophers A man in the United Kingdom, originally from Pakistan, has had his asylum application rejected on the grounds of how… Read More
General news / 27 July 2017 Rights, refugee and humanist groups protest delays that keep families apart Refugees in Europe are being hampered by new rules that delay processing and keep families apart. Amid the wider mass… Read More
Advocacy blog / 28 June 2017 / Elizabeth O'Casey A prolonged engagement: the human rights council, its members and civil society Following the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council, our Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O'Casey, reflects on the role of… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2016 / France / UN Human Rights Council / Item 3: Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights / Sexual violence in Calais refugee camp ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 31th Session (29th February – 24th March 2016) ID… Read More
Advocacy blog / 26 September 2016 / Elizabeth O'Casey In this climate of fear, populism and scapegoating, human-rights-led secularism is needed more than ever After calling out France at the UN for rhetoric used by many of its officials during the 'burkini' debate, IHEU director of… Read More