Humanists condemn confiscation of religious texts in Uzbekistan
The authorities in Uzbekistan have been raiding homes and confiscating religious texts such as the Koran and the Bible. The…
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UN puts pressure on Vatican over clerical abuse – IHEU’s role
A United Nations panel has put pressure on the Vatican to explain its responses to the widespread sexual abuse scandal…
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Asia Humanism Conference: Understanding Humanism
The Philippines Atheists and Agnostics Society (PATAS) recently held its first conference on Humanism with the theme “Breaking Barriers”. Humanism…
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Legal recognition for Humanist wedding celebrants in Ireland
The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) is "delighted" that it has finally achieved legal status for Humanist marriage ceremonies. HAI…
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In the media: Is Humanism defined by what it is not?
The leading daily business newspaper in Norway recently printed a satirical text by columnist Kjetil B. Alstadheim concerning the “non-politics”…
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“Speak, for the cup of hemlock is not yet on your lips” by jailed atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin
Bangladeshi atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin has been in prison since 3 April for "hurting religious beliefs". The formal charges…
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Prominent atheist blogger remains in danger pending blasphemy trial in Bangladesh
Asif Mohiuddin was imprisoned on 3 April for writing an openly atheist blog, which has been suspended under order by the Bangladesh…
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Register for the European Humanist Youth Days (2-5th August 2013)
From the 2nd to the 5th August 2013, the European Humanist Youth Days (EHYD) will bring young people from across…
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International Groups Urge Obama to Act on Human Rights Abuses Linked to Beliefs in “Witchcraft”
An international consortium of human rights groups, children's charities and experts, including religious and secular organisations, has urged US president…
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Humanists celebrate US Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage
Humanists in America and internationally have welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States that the country's…
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Humanists in Europe welcome new EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief
New European Guidelines uphold the right to "ridicule" religion or belief, including on social media The rights of atheists and…
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