Pride in Belgium as deMens.nu celebrates 10 years of same-sex marriage
Many humanists around the world today are marking the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). While extending marriage…
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French Freethinkers call for abolition of the Alsace-Moselle Concordat
The French National Freethought Federation (FNLP), Fédération Nationale de la Libre Pensée, and the Rationalist Union, Union Rationaliste, have held…
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Secular groups criticise “World Statesmen Award” for Indonesian President
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and the Center for Inquiry (CFI) are dismayed that…
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World Humanist Day: Court in Germany rules against non-religious student in equality lawsuit
An administrative court in Germany has rejected a lawsuit on behalf of a non-religious student, claiming a right of exemption…
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Sidmennt becomes the first registered secular life stance organization in Iceland!
On Friday May 3, 2013 the Icelandic Minister of the Interior, Ogmundur Jonasson held a formal reception where he presented…
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IHEU responds to Bulgaria on the plight of children in institutions.
No investigation of the children's deaths On 4th April 2013 Bulgaria responded to criticism by IHEU of the appalling treatment…
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Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) – report on Resolution on Safeguarding human rights in relation to religion and belief.
David Pollock, IHEU's Head of Delegation to Council of Europe, reports on Resolution on Safeguarding human rights in relation to…
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As humanists defend atheist bloggers, Islamists threaten “siege” of Dhaka
March against "atheist bloggers" outnumbered Dhaka building collapse rally at least five times over Islamists threaten "siege" of Dhaka if…
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World Humanist Congress 2014 pre-registration announcement
World Humanist Congress 2014 8 – 10 August 214, Oxford, United Kingdom From Friday 8 – Sunday 10 August 2014…
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General Assembly agenda and papers now available
The agenda and other papers for the 2013 IHEU General Assembly in Bucharest are available below for download by IHEU…
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UK to become first country in Europe to outlaw discrimination based on caste
The upper house of the parliament of the United Kingdom agreed to outlaw discrimination on grounds of caste earlier this…
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