“Fundamentalism Rising” – exploring threats in India and Bangladesh
"Many people will tell you that this is the fringe... But sometimes the fringe becomes the centre."
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“I don’t believe in God” and other words that could get you arrested in Saudi Arabia
"I don’t believe in God. I don’t believe in Wahhabism. I believe women are equal to men. I believe in…
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The rights of non-religious people
Humanists, atheists and the non-religious generally are protected under human rights law. Find out how!
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If humanism is “blasphemy” then anti-blasphemy laws must go!
Humanists International reminds the Human Rights Council that 'blasphemy' and 'apostasy' laws violate the human rights of both religious and…
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A note on UN terminology on this website
A note on United Nations terminology on this website
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General Statement of Policy
The General Assembly adopts the following IHEU General Statement of Policy of the International Humanist and Ethical Union as an…
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London Declaration on Secularism
Governments based on religion have been common in the history of human societies and are still common today. Witnessing the…
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Auckland Declaration against The Politics of Division
The right of all people to participate in the government of their society has been a foundation of human freedom…
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Declaration of Interdependence: a new Global Ethics
Preamble There is a compelling need to define and proclaim a new global ethic for humankind and all other forms…
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Humanist Manifesto II
Humanist Manifesto II was originally signed by many of the leaders of the world. It has since been endorsed by…
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A new perspective in international life
The trend of civilisation is toward integration of national communities rather than toward increasing separation. The great humanist tradition of…
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