At UN, IHEU urges abolition of apostasy laws
Today at the United Nations, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has condemned states that criminalize apostasy. Speaking on behalf…
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Where is Ahmad, sentenced to death “for atheism”?
In April 2017 Ahmad Al Shamri was sentenced to death “for atheism” by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia. One…
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IHEU calls on UN to respect the cultural rights of humanists
Humanists have urged the UN Human Rights Council to recognise the individual cultural rights of humanists and freethinkers across the…
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Culture, religion and the human rights framework: Some reflections after the 37th session of the Human Rights Council
After the closing of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O’Casey, reflects…
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Café Humaniste goes viral: from Suriname to Kenya, Uganda and the Philippines
Our Cafe Humaniste event in Suriname last month was a great success and was featured in national TV news. Now, the…
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Reflections on a humanist trip to India and Nepal
International Humanist and Ethical Union Chief Executive Gary McLelland writes about his recent trip to India and Nepal to meet…
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UPR statement on Morocco
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 36th Session (11 September – 29 September 2017) UPR…
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Joint statement on FoRB and UPR process
JOINT ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union, Baha’i International Community, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, European Humanist Federation, International Association for…
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Academic sentenced to death as “Mossad agent” by Iran following torture and unfair trial
Iranian academic, Ahmadreza Djalali, was sentenced to death last Saturday (21 October) and was given only 20 days to appeal against the…
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IHEU awards seven grants to “Humanist Regional Hubs”
In August the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) launched a new programme for “Regional Humanist Hub” grants. We have…
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At UN, IHEU calls for immediate release of Saudi prisoners Badawi, Fayadh and Al Shamri
Ahead of International Blasphemy day on Saturday, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) dedicated its final statement at the 36th…
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