New president of the International Humanist and Ethical Union: Andrew Copson
Following its General Assembly in Manila, Philippines, Andrew Copson has been elected as the new President of the International Humanist…
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Changes afoot at the IHEU General Assembly 2015
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) held its annual General Assembly in Manila, Philippines, yesterday. The General Assembly (GA)…
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Third atheist writer hacked to death in Bangladesh this year
Early this morning, Ananta Bijoy Das was murdered, hacked to death by four assailants on the streets close to his home. Ananta had…
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Society for Humanism Nepal – Help for Earthquake Victims
An important message from our friends and members, the Society for Humanism (SOCH) Nepal. A devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.9…
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Message for IHEU General Assembly 2015 delegates
A message for delegates and authorised representatives for the IHEU General Assembly 2015. The agenda and other papers for the 2015…
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“No, I will not write about war crimes, Islamic extremism, the country or politics anymore”
Washiqur Rahamn Babu was killed on Monday. Two of his three killers — allegedly students from two different madrassa — say they had…
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Another atheist blogger murdered in Bangladesh this morning
Washiqur Rahman’s Facebook banner declares “#IamAvijit”, after the leading secular and humanist blogger, Avijit Roy, who was murdered a month ago in Bangladesh. This…
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New international call to “prevent disrespect for religions” must be firmly rejected
A resolution proposed ahead of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) seeks to limit freedom of expression on religion, and must be firmly…
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The IHEU calls out India at UN on Caste-based Discrimination
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has confronted India at the UN Human Rights Council for its failure to…
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IHEU Representative elected to Freedom of Religion or Belief NGO Committee
The International Humanist and Ethical Union’s (IHEU) Head of Delegation to the UN Human Rights Council, Elizabeth O’Casey, has been…
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IHEU calls for end to empty rhetoric and hypocrisy on issue of free speech
In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has raised its concerns…
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