One in six chooses Humanist Confirmation in Norway
This year, 9861 Norwegian 15 year olds have chosen to have the Humanist Confirmation ceremony that is organized by the…
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Humanism and the ‘Atheist’ World Richests
“Humanism ought not to experience any financial crisis since all the richest men in world history, to-date, have all been…
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Something Rotten in the State of Geneva
The controversy of the Durban Review Conference has betrayed a new fear of freedom of expression. By Sophie Erskine, representative…
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Putting non-believers on the agenda at the Durban Review Conference
Roy Brown reports: Work progresses slowly, line by line, on the final outcome document of the Durban Review Conference against…
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The Economist highlights IHEU role in defending freedom of expression
The Economist has featured IHEU's spirited defence of freedom of expression at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.…
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First “World Conference on Untouchability” to be held in London
IHEU is organizing the first “World Conference on Untouchability” at Conway Hall Humanist Centre, London, UK, on June 9 and…
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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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