UPR Statement on Saudi Arabia
International Humanist and Ethical Union 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (25th February – 22nd March 2019) UPR:…
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Humanists call on Norway to make constitution more inclusive
Norway's constitutional assertions of national Christian values and the privileged position of the church "send a signal of exclusion", humanists…
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Humanists International condemns Brunei for treatment of “apostates”, non-Muslims and LGBTI citizens
"Religions don’t have rights, people do. And this includes religious and non-religious minorities, LGBTI+ people, women, and children."
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Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir freed after 6 years in detention
Sentenced to death in 2014 following accusations of "blasphemy" and "apostasy", Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir has now been freed and…
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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,…
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Why these pixelated faces?
There are millions of humanists around the world, but some of them must live in hiding. Here's why.
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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
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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…
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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…
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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.
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“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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