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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The situation for the Rohingyas
Religious tensions between Buddhists and Muslims in South East Asia jeopardize traditions of religious tolerance and co-existence. IHEU condemns the…
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The situation in Iraq and Syria
The crisis in the Middle East represents a grave challenge to all of humanity. The IHEU condemns the use of religion…
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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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The Vatican and family planning
This spring the Vatican has started a campaign to propagate its viewpoint on birth control. Thus it takes overt stand…
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Yugoslav Humanists (1981)
The Honourable Cvijetin Mijatović, President SFR Yugoslavia The Presidency, Belgrade, Yugoslavia Dear Sir, The IHEU wishes to register an emphatic…
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Message to Dr B Spock (1968)
The International Humanist and Ethical Union sends its warmest greetings. We are grateful for and support your work in helping…
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The Kraus Case (1966)
The Board of Directors of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, assured that a case to be answered was established…
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Freedom of Conscience and religious persecution in Africa
Madam Chairperson, Africa is a deeply religious society. Individuals and groups across the continent profess and practice different religions, faiths…
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Taslima Nasreen (2000-12)
Honorable Prime Minister We address you this open letter, alarmed at the treatment of our fellow humanist and defender of…
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Proposed reference to God in the constitutions or the preamble to the constitutions of the German Federal republic and others (1994)
The references to God proposed for inclusions in the preamble to the new constitutions for the German Federal Republic and…
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