We’re not that terrifying – A response to “Atheism Has Failed”
In a recent article by the UK's chief rabbi, Jonathan Sacks claims that "atheism has failed. Only religion can defeat the…
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A little perspective on “Islamophobia” in Britain
We must be vigilant against bigotry and hatred, but media inflation of the response to a murder, calling it an…
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UK to become first country in Europe to outlaw discrimination based on caste
The upper house of the parliament of the United Kingdom agreed to outlaw discrimination on grounds of caste earlier this…
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ANNOUNCING Regional youth conference in Cebu, Philippines 21-23 June
We are happy to announce that IHEYOs affiliate PATAS is calling youth (below 35) from South East Asia, South ASia…
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Feminism’s New Indignation
There is a new wave of public moral outrage at crimes perpetrated against women, and we must embrace it –…
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IHEU to the United Nations: “Apostasy is not a crime”
Humanists at the UN in Geneva have today called for the complete abolition of blasphemy laws as incompatible with "one of…
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Even a humanist can hope for a Pope fit for the twenty-first century
The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning with effect from 28th February. During his papacy, Joseph Ratzinger has presided over –…
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UN debates Freedom of Religion or Belief
Britain supports state religions; the Netherlands wants more attention for the rights of atheists; Canada rejects the claim that religions…
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Humanist youth activity in Germany
In between all sport activities, while the world was looking into the direction of London to the Olympic Games, many…
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IHEU Rep speaks on future of blasphemy at the UN
On March 29th the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion and Belief, NY, and the NGO Committee on Human Rights,…
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From the UN: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, 2011
The Charter of the United Nations affirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human…
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