2nd World Conference on Untouchability
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), International Humanist and Ethical Youth Oragnisation (IHEYO), the Global Alliance against untouchability, the…
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The Boko Haram insurgence in Nigeria: a cry for help
News is breaking of further atrocities in Nigeria today. Yesterday the Islamist terror group Boko Haram again attacked villages in Borno…
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Saudi Arabia’s new law defines atheism as “terrorism”, bans all criticism of government
Humanist and secular organizations, as well as civil liberties and human rights groups around the world, have responded with outrage…
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IHEU urges European states to stop discrimination against women under the guise of arbitration
During a discussion on the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action at the Human Rights Council this week, IHEU representative,…
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Caste, racism and manual scavenging in India
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) spoke at the 25th session of the Human Rights council today on the topic…
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Disability and education: We must break down “artificial and unnecessary barriers”
During the UN Human Rights Council’s annual discussion on the human rights of persons with disabilities, IHEU representative Hannah Bock,…
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Instead of ending slavery, Mauritania is harassing anti-slavery campaigners
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has spoken out about slavery in Mauritania on several occasions at the United…
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The anti-gay law in Uganda: IHEU analysis
After years of wrangling back and forth, and in the face of significant pressure from international partners, President Yoweri Museveni…
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Announcement: IHEU-Hivos Grants Programme 2014
The IHEU-HIVOS Humanist Network and Development grants programme for 2014 is now open. IHEU-Hivos grants are available to IHEU Member…
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Museveni set to sign Uganda’s anti-gay bill based on false reading of science
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has more or less promised to sign the infamous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, this morning, citing input from…
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Vatican challenged by UN over its handling of child abuse
Representatives from the Vatican have faced tough questions over the Holy See’s record on sexual abuse and other forms of…
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