“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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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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New Zealand is latest nation to repeal ‘blasphemy’ laws
Politicians in New Zealand have voted to abolish "outdated" criminal law including "blasphemous libel"
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MEPs welcome Freedom of Thought Report at European Parliament
The report published by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) documents legal discrimination and forms of persecution faced by…
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NGOs call for release of Mauritanian Blogger still detained a year after court quashed his death sentence
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has joined 31 NGOs in calling on Mauritania to release anti-slavery blogger, Mohamed…
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Asia Bibi acquitted of ‘blasphemy’ in Pakistan
One of the world’s most infamous convictions for ‘blasphemy’ has been overturned by the Supreme Court in Pakistan. IHEU calls…
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IHEU launches 2018 Freedom of Thought Report
In a world first, a list of the best and worst countries to be an atheist has been published. The…
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Victory: Ireland votes to remove ‘blasphemy’ from constitution
In an historic move, the people of Ireland have voted to remove ‘blasphemy’ from their constitution. The people of Ireland…
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IHEU President helps Danish Humanists celebrate 10 years
The President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, Andrew Copson, travelled to Copenhagen to congratulate the Danish Humanist Association…
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IHEU ‘frustrated’, as European Court fails to overturn ‘blasphemy’ conviction in Austria
In a recent judgement, the European Court of Human Rights has refused to overturn a conviction for ‘disparaging religious doctrines’…
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