IHEU calls on states to stand up for right to artistic expression and scientific enquiry
In a discussion of a UN report on the issue of extremism and cultural rights at the UN Human Rights Council…
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European Court of Justice ruling on headscarves causes confusion
A judgement by the Court of Justice in Europe caused widespread confusion yesterday, amid claims that it was issuing or…
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Atheist blogger on trial in Russia for playing Pokémon Go in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky could face up to seven and a half years in jail, if he is convicted of “inciting religious…
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Situation grave for freethinker scientist imprisoned in Iran
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has become increasingly concerned about the well-being of Professor Ahmadreza Djalali since we…
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IHEU calls for abolishment of blasphemy laws during dialogue with UN Special Rapporteur
In its first statement at the 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union…
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Sweden rejects asylum application for threatened Bangladeshi blogger
Following the murders of several fellow bloggers in his homeland of Bangladesh, and having received death threats himself, Mishu Dhar…
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Prosecutors in Denmark charge man with ‘blasphemy’
Denmark is reactivating it’s ‘blasphemy’ law, for the first time in 46 years, charging a man for posting a video of himself…
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Banned from Iranian national chess team, Dorsa and Borna are “true champions” says IHEU
Two young chess champions have been banned from representing the national team of their home country, Iran. Dorsa Derakhshani was…
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Amsterdam Declaration now available in 6 UN languages – and a further 6!
It is with great pleasure that the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) announces the publication of three new translations…
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Cancellation of World Humanist Congress 2017 – and new plans for August
Update, May 2017: All details for the London conference and General Assemblies are now available via iheu.org/ga2017/. We are sorry to…
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International condemnation as professor from Free University Brussels sentenced to death in Iran
An Iranian professor who studied and worked internationally has been sentenced to death in Iran for unknown crimes, without a…
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