IHEU to Botswana: Abolish death penalty – the “ultimate cruel and inhuman punishment”
At the United Nations today, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) called on Botswana to abolish the death penalty.…
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Release Blogger and Scrap Death Penalty law! NGOs urge Mauritania at United Nations
Today on the floor of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a group of ten NGOs jointly called on Mauritania…
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At the UN, IHEU calls out populist leaders promoting homophobia and hate
Humanists at the United Nations have criticized the track record of many populist leaders and governments on LGBTI people and…
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Humanists shocked to receive ‘bizarre rant’ from United States
The President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union has expressed shock in receiving a letter from the US Ambassador…
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Protect Humanists at Risk crowdfunding campaign launched
To mark World Humanist Day today (21 June), humanist organizations from around the world are backing a crowdfunding campaign to…
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IHEU regrets withdrawal of United States from Human Rights Council
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has expressed regret at the withdrawal of the United States of America from…
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Freethinking writer and politician shot dead in Bangladesh
A publisher of poetry and ‘freethought’ texts, who openly identified as atheist, has been shot dead in Bangladesh. Shahzahan Bachchu…
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IHEU delivers new training on ‘freedom of religion or belief’ for EU delegates
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has provided human rights training on freedom of religion or belief to members…
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Scotland: Repeal your blasphemy law and show global leadership
The Chief Executive of IHEU has used a speech in the Scottish Parliament to call for a speedy repeal of…
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Vote yes! Humanists’ message to Ireland
The Board of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) have urged the people of Ireland to vote ‘yes’ in…
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NGOs protest as Mauritania creates “mandatory” death sentence for apostasy and blasphemy
The death sentence will be mandatory for “apostasy” and “blasphemy”-related crimes in Mauritania, under a new law passed by the…
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