Shirin Ebadi: From Gender-based Demotion to Nobel Peace Prize
Shirin Ebadi was born in the city of Hamedan [northwestern Iran] in 1947. Her family were academics and practising Muslims.…
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The Trouble with Islam: A Muslim’s Call for Reform in Her Faith
Irshad Manji’s book is an unsettling read for most of her fellow Muslims, although they may find themselves agreeing with…
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Beyond the Veil: Women, Religion and Secularism
It is crucial to speak about the rights of ‘Muslim’ women, go beyond the issue of the veil, and talk…
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Women Rights are Human Rights
The word ‘freedom’ is not as gender neutral as many are making us to believe for in today’s patriachial world…
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We Need More Women Onboard!
Last month, March, was full of women focused events. In this issue of YouthSpeak, we want to set a focus…
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New IHEU Bylaws proposed
The IHEU General Assembly in London in June 2009 will vote on new Bylaws proposed by the Executive Committee.
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Human Rights Council Resolution “Combating Defamation of Religion”
More than 200 civil society organizations from 46 countries, including Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Secular, Humanist and Atheist groups, have endorsed…
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An urgent appeal to Humanist organizations: support freedom of expression, oppose “defamation of religions”
In conjunction with Freedom House, UN Watch and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, IHEU is seeking Humanist orgnizations' support…
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Support victims of the worst religious bigotry
Imagine that because of your birth you are only allowed to do one job: cleaning up human excrement. Imagine being…
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IHEU speaks out at the UN Human Rights Council
In a series of statements to the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU has repeated its opposition to the concept of…
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Leo Igwe condemns Anglican Archbishop’s homophobic outburst
IHEU's International Representative in West Africa has roundly condemned the latest homophobic outburst from the country's Anglican Archbishop. Archbishop Peter…
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