Protect Humanists at Risk
In many parts of the world, humanists, atheists and other non-religious people are routinely persecuted for their beliefs. In such…
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Greek parents succeed in court case challenging procedure for exemption from religious education
A group of parents have succeeded in their effort to change the procedure for applying for an exemption from religious…
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Abortion deleted from UK Government-organised international human rights statement
The revised human rights statement removes all references to ‘sexual and reproductive rights’ and ‘bodily autonomy’.
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Humanists International welcomes new Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed Dr. Nazila Ghanea as the new Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or…
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UN renews expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity
The mandate’s renewal will ensure that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) will remain a…
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Humanists well-represented at International FoRB Ministerial
Humanists make their voices heard among hundreds of delegates attending FoRB Ministerial in London, 5-6 July 2022 #FoRBforall
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“Overturning Roe v Wade has not ended the attack on abortion”, says Humanists International at UN
Humanists International condemns in the strongest terms the United States Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the constitutional right to abortion.
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Racism, the right to health and abortion in the United States
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 50th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (13 June 2022 to 08…
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The situation of women and girls under the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 50th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (13 June 2022 to 08…
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Afghanistan: Humanists International condemns systematic erasure of women and girls from public life
During an urgent debate at the UN, Humanists International condemned the denial of education, healthcare and freedom of movement to…
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