Policy / 2018 / United States / Auckland, New Zealand / General Assembly / Current Responding to the US Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom and the US ‘Potomac Declaration’ and Plan of Action This General Assembly recalls: IHEU’s consistent commitment since its foundation in 1952 to the human right of freedom of thought,… Read More
Campaigns blog / 10 July 2019 / Humanists International Why these pixelated faces? There are millions of humanists around the world, but some of them must live in hiding. Here's why. Read More
Advocacy News / 8 July 2019 New Zealand’s national “Diversity” statement excludes non-religious people Humanists commend human rights progress in New Zealand; but express concern as non-religious people are excluded from "Diversity" statement Read More
General news / 23 May 2019 Gulalai Ismail faces “sedition” accusation for protesting injustice in child murder case Human rights defender Gulalai Ismail faces the threat of arrest for "sedition" under the anti-terrorism act, after campaigning for justice… Read More
Humanists International News / 17 May 2019 Fraser Sutherland appointed new CEO of Humanist Society Scotland Fraser Sutherland is appointed the new CEO of Humanist Society Scotland. Humanists International wishes him every success in his new… Read More
Membership blog / 26 April 2019 / Humanists International Campaigning for freedoms: Humanists International Members in April 2019 Humanists in the Netherlands hosted the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief earlier this month. Read More
Campaigns blog / 25 April 2019 / Humanists International “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." Read More
General news / 3 April 2019 Brunei’s new laws are a national shame and highlight international failings Harsh new laws based on Sharia come into force today in Brunei, despite international condemnation. Read More
General news / 14 March 2019 “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… Read More
The rights of non-religious people Humanists, atheists and the non-religious generally are protected under human rights law. Find out how! Read More
Policy / 2015 / Manila, Philippines / General Assembly / Current General Statement of Policy The General Assembly adopts the following IHEU General Statement of Policy of the International Humanist and Ethical Union as an… Read More
