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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In memoriam Sib Narayan Ray
Sib Narayan Ray died on 26 February 2008 in Santiniketan, India at the age of 85. He served on the…
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Petition for defence of individual rights at the UN Human Rights Council
The International League Against Racism and Antisemitism has launched a petition calling on democracies to defend the freedom of the…
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Offer from Conscience magazine for IHEU supporters
Conscience magazine has offered to send a complimentary copy of its Winter 2007/08 issue to IHEU supporters. Conscience is a…
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Confined to a cage – Taslima Nasreen
The issue of eminent Bangladeshi freethinker and progressive writer Taslima Nasreen’s stay in India is gathering momentum. This truly depicts…
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