2 April 2026 David Pineda steps down from Humanists International Board Humanists International has today announced that David Pineda has stepped down from its Board of Directors, effective 7 March 2026. Read More
Advocacy News / 19 March 2026 At UN, Türkiye’s “blasphemy” laws under scrutiny Humanists International and its Member organization, Ateizm Derneği (the Association of Atheism Turkey), have delivered a joint statement to the… Read More
Advocacy News / 18 March 2026 Humanists International urges EU Commission to ensure human rights protections are not lost in EU simplification Humanists International has submitted formal feedback to the European Commission regarding the "Digital Omnibus" proposal, warning that the "simplification" of… Read More
16 March 2026 Humanists International Statement on the Crisis in Iran Humanists International condemns the recent military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel against Iran beginning 28 February 2026. Read More
Advocacy News / 9 March 2026 At UN, Humanists International highlights risks to children’s’ education rights in conflict Humanists International has warned the UN Human Rights Council that the education of children in conflict zones is being actively… Read More
Advocacy News / 6 March 2026 Humanists International demands environmental accountability for religious landholders at the UN Humanists International has urged the UN Human Rights Council to address a dangerous accountability gap in global nature conservation, and… Read More
Advocacy News / 6 March 2026 Humanists International urges UN to protect the rights of the non-religious in life and death Humanists International has delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council highlighting the pervasive discrimination faced by humanists and… Read More
Publications / 2 March 2026 Freedom of Thought Report 2025 launched in Brussels Humanists International launched the Freedom of Thought Report 2025 in Brussels, highlighting global challenges to freedom of belief amid rising… Read More
Members and partners / 26 February 2026 Humanists International concludes 2026 Grant Writing Workshop Humanists International has successfully completed a two-part online workshop designed to assist Members and Associates with the 2026 Grants Program. Read More
Humanists International News / 25 February 2026 New report by Humanists International examines the link between religion and the rise of authoritarianism around the world The Key Countries edition explores how religion is used to assert control and legitimize the erosion of human rights. Read More
Advocacy News / 24 February 2026 At UN, Humanists Call for the Protection of Women and Girls from Female Genital Mutilation Humanists International has warned the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of religion or belief must never be misused to… Read More