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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Humanists International speaks out in defense of UN independent human rights experts after threats from anti-rights actors
At the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has taken the floor to defend the role…
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Humanists call for urgent investigation into intimidation and reprisals against individuals speaking at UN
Humanists International called for urgent investigation into acts of reprisals against human rights defenders and individuals speaking at, or cooperating,…
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India called out at UN for harassment of filmmaker who depicted Hindu goddess in film
Leena Manimekalai has been subjected to a campaign of judicial harassment in India in retaliation for her film, which depicted…
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India: Concern for ongoing harassment of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai
Threats against Leena Manimekalai circulate in Toronto neighborhoods
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Humanists International marks International Safe Abortion Day with statement at UN
The statement noted significant positive developments, and backward steps, in terms of abortion law reforms this past year.
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At UN, prominent Nigerian humanist demands freedom for Mubarak Bala
Dr. Leo Igwe spoke before the Council to condemn the unjust sentencing of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, and to call…
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Drop petition to revoke Atheists in Kenya Society’s registration
Atheists In Kenya Society was served with a petition before the High Court of Kenya seeking to have the organization’s…
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At UN, Humanists International calls for justice following murder of Mahsa Amini
At the UN, Humanists International urges Iran to uphold freedom of protest and demands accountability for the murder of Mahsa…
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AHA Luxembourg donates €1,000 to help protect humanists at risk for the third year running
AHA Luxembourg showed their solidarity once again with a donation of €1,000 to help support humanists who face discrimination for…
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Caste discrimination fuels modern slavery practices in India, says Indian humanist activist at UN
Humanist activist from India links caste discrimination to modern slavery practices.
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