New global report on discrimination against the non-religious
– New report highlights persecution of atheists – Blasphemy prosecutions rise with social media The International Humanist and Ethical Union…
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The Nigerian WitchChild: What Future?
With just about six years to the deadline for meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), and eleven years to the…
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International Conference “West African Humanism in Action”, Accra, Ghana, 23-25 November 2012
Brief Report prepared by HAG and IHEYO, see also: http://ghanahumanists.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/rep… Or read a full report here. Over 55 people attended…
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Homosexuality and Africa: The new Archbishop of Canterbury must “broaden his horizons”
The world is watching as three sub-Saharan African countries consider changes to their anti-homosexuality legislation. Anti-homosexuality laws in Nigeria, Uganda…
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A new death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan – the law must be abolished
As Rimsha Masih still awaits trial in Pakistan, another "blasphemy" case has been resolved today, handing a 25-year-old man a…
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Freethinkers of Haiti hit by Hurricane Sandy
One of the most recent new Associate Members of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) was hit by Hurricane…
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Conference “Asian Humanists against Untouchability”, 21-24 November 2012
Organisers: IHEU, IHEYO, SDF, FIRA, SOCH Nepal Participants from: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Singapore, etc. Time/Date Session Moderator 21st Nov. Opening…
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UN debates Freedom of Religion or Belief
Britain supports state religions; the Netherlands wants more attention for the rights of atheists; Canada rejects the claim that religions…
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Paul Kurtz: “an extraordinary proponent of Humanism” (1925-2012)
Paul Kurtz, “an extraordinary proponent of Humanism” and former co-chair of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, has died aged…
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Evidence of caste discrimination in the UK must not be ignored – IHEU
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has criticised the UK over its slow response to concerns about caste discrimination…
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Resolution on racism will not be conflated with “discrimination against any religion
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) played a key role during the last week of the 21st session of the…
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