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 / 10 June 2021 Free trade should not come at expense of human rights, humanists tell European Parliament Humanists reminded MEPs that free trade comes with responsibilities with respect to human rights and the environment. Read More
Advocacy News / 29 April 2021 At OSCE, Humanists International introduces secularism to rule of law debate Humanists International explained how upholding neutrality between different beliefs enables States to uphold human rights and equality. Read More
Advocacy News / 12 March 2021 ‘Online violence against women fuelled by right-wing populism’, Humanists International tells OSCE Humanists International addressed the impact of the gender digital divide and online violence on women's equality, freedom of expression, and… Read More
Advocacy News / 29 January 2021 Council of Europe passes resolutions on ethical vaccine policy and ethnic profiling Humanists International reports on key developments from the "hybrid" Winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Read More
Advocacy News / 11 November 2020 Humanists International confronts nationalist “gender ideology” narrative at OSCE Creating a false moral panic around "gender ideology" is part of the far-right's strategy to galvanize their conservative support base. Read More
Advocacy News / 22 September 2020 Humanists International calls for focus on human rights and transparency in EU FoRB appointment Humanists International has written to the European Commission to urge transparency in its appointment of the next EU FoRB Envoy. Read More
Advocacy News / 24 June 2020 Humanists International calls on OSCE States to repeal ‘fake news’ laws Humanists International calls on OSCE participating States to end violations of freedom of expression and repeal laws criminalising the spread… Read More
Advocacy News / 25 September 2018 IHEU urges OSCE states with blasphemy laws to repeal them! At a human rights meeting with the participating countries of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the… Read More
Advocacy News / 25 September 2018 IHEU to OSCE: Protect free media to promote public trust and cohesion Humanists have called on states in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) region to promote free media,… Read More
Advocacy News / 13 September 2017 IHEU warns OSCE countries about dangers of populism During a discussion on democracy at the OSCE’s Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) in Warsaw, the International Humanist and Ethical Union… Read More