General news / 16 November 2021 Humanists International launches 2021 edition of the Freedom of Thought Report Humanists International launches the 10th edition of its Freedom of Thought Report, examining the situation for humanists, atheists and the… Read More
Advocacy News / 21 October 2021 Humanists International welcomes UN Report on Freedom of Thought Humanists International has welcomed a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr Ahmed Shaheed,… Read More
Campaigns / 13 October 2021 Further delays in court proceedings are a blow to the quest for justice for Mubarak Bala Further delays in court proceedings Read More
Advocacy News / 9 October 2021 At UN, Humanists call on Denmark to improve on non-discrimination in terms of FoRB Statement made by Danish Humanist Society and Humanists International on Denmark at the UN Human Rights Council, during the UPR. Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 Humanists back robust UN resolution on child marriage in times of crisis The Council adopted the resolution on “child marriage in times of crisis”, despite hostile amendments emphasizing “religious specificities”. Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 Humanists International urges Egypt and Nigeria to uphold rights of non-religious, at UN Humanists International has raised the case of Mubarak Bala, and reminded Egypt and Nigeria of their obligations under the Durban… Read More
Advocacy News / 6 October 2021 At UN, Humanists raise a range of human rights concerns in Belgium Statement made by Centre d'Action Laique and Humanists International on Belgium at the UN Human Rights Council, during the UPR. Read More
Advocacy News / 4 October 2021 Humanists International calls on UN states to urgently ensure access to safe abortion To mark International Safe Abortion day, Humanists International has called on states at the UN to do more to ensure… Read More
Advocacy News / 30 September 2021 Council of Europe resolves to “strengthen the fight against ‘honour’ crimes” Crimes of "honour" and the right to a healthy environment were on the agenda during the Autumn Session of the… Read More
Advocacy News / 28 September 2021 Humanists call on the Government of Ghana to reject proposed anti-LGBTI+ law At UN, Humanists International condemns draft law giving lengthy prison sentences for being LGBTI+ or for engaging in "LGBTI+ advocacy." Read More
Members and partners / 24 September 2021 Humanists International supports Greek parents’ plea on religious education exemption in schools Humanist International supports Greek parents challenging unfair protocol for exemption from religious education in schools. Read More