Pakistan: discussion of Shari’a “insulting for our faith”
A representative of Pakistan, in an astonishing intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council, has claimed that "It is…
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Video of UN “ambush” now available
A video of the "ambush" of IHEU at last week's session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is now…
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IHEU “ambushed” at Human Rights Council
In a follow-up to IHEU’s written statement to the UN Human Rights Council describing Islamic efforts to undermine the Universal…
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IHEU in the news at the UN
Reuters, Yahoo! and a number of other news channels have picked up the story of IHEU's statement to the UN…
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IHEU meets UN Special Rapporteur in India
IHEU has used a meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Asma Jahangir to highlight human…
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BHA launches teacher resources for schools
British Humanist Association has launched a new website of resources to support learning about Humanism at www.humanismforschools.org.uk, including videos featuring…
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The Arab Charter on Human Rights is incompatible with international standards – Louise Arbour
The “Arab Charter on Human Rights” came into force on 30 January 2008. In response, the High Commissioner for Human…
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UN Special Rapporteur defends freedom of expression
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Ambeyi Ligabo, has submitted an important report to the UN…
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Islamic Law vs Human Rights
IHEU has responded to claims that the “Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam” is “not an alternative” to the…
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Obstetric fistula: a dire consequence of child marriage
"The Impact of Obstetric Fistulas on Economic Empowerment” was the title of a topic dissected by a unique panel discussion…
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International Economic, Social, Cultural Rights
IHEU vice president Rob Buitenweg has published "Human Rights, Human Plights in a Global Village".
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