Further delays extend already protracted process for lawyers to gain access to Mubarak Bala
One week on, the police commissioner has yet to be served with the court order that would set the process…
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To end violence against children, we still need to tackle harmful traditional beliefs
Humanists International reminds the UN that many acts of violence against children are rooted in harmful traditional, cultural and religious…
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Tunisian activist faces imminent deportation from Denmark, posing an extreme risk to his well-being
Nacer Amari faces imminent deportation from Denmark where he has sought asylum, putting him at risk of persecution in Tunisia
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A message from Gulalai, one year after she was forced to leave Pakistan
Gulalai Ismail is a humanist and human rights activist from Pakistan who faced harsh persecution because of her human rights…
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Positive developments in the case of Mubarak Bala
After nearly two months in detention, a Nigerian court has granted Mubarak Bala access to his lawyer.
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Growing evidence of worsening persecution targeting the non-religious around the world, new report reveals
New report exposes an array of tactics used against humanists, atheists and non-religious people
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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…
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On World Humanist Day, help us to Protect Humanists at Risk
Humanists around the world face discrimination, persecution and ostracism due to their non-religious beliefs.
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Humanists International Observes World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we come together to recognise the plight faced by the many people who have been forcibly…
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Second professor faces accusations of ‘blasphemy’
Groups call for Dr Arfana Mallah to be charged with blasphemy placing her life at risk
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Pakistani authorities should release professor detained on blasphemy charges
Pakistani professor and author Sajid Soomro arrested on blasphemy charges on 10 June 2020 should be released immediately and unconditionally.
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