31 October 2012 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… Read More
18 October 2012 Evidence of caste discrimination in the UK must not be ignored – IHEU The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has criticised the UK over its slow response to concerns about caste discrimination… Read More
General news / 25 September 2012 German court findings against ritual circumcision are not “persecution” and should not be overridden as a reflex The recent decision by a court in Cologne, Germany that ritual circumcision of boys is harmful, unnecessary, and an attack… Read More
General news / 17 August 2012 IHEU condemns the charges, the verdict, and the sentencing in Moscow’s Pussy Riot trial The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has condemned the charges, today's guilty verdict, and the harsh sentencing, in the… Read More
Members and partners / 31 July 2012 Humanists call for abolition of blasphemy laws in Greece following arrests The European Humanist Federation (EHF) and the Greek Helsinki Monitor (GHM) have called on Greece to abolish its outdated blasphemy… Read More
Members and partners / 25 July 2012 European Commission to investigate whether Britain’s religious schools break European laws The European Commission has written to the British Humanist Association (BHA) to say that it will investigate whether UK legislation… Read More
Members and partners / 17 July 2012 UK to fund creationist schools British Humanists are protesting the British government’s decision to fund 33 new faith schools, three of which are committed to… Read More
Members and partners / 29 June 2012 British Humanists applaud case against gay conversion therapy A psychotherapist found guilty of “professional malpractice” for using a bogus form of treatment which is supposed to “cure” homosexuality… Read More
Members and partners / 26 June 2012 State and Church move towards greater separation in Norway On May 21st, Church and State moved a little further apart in Norway. The reality is not as dramatic as… Read More
Humanists International News / 27 April 2012 IHEU takes part in Sikh global human rights conference Matt Cherry represented the International Humanist and Ethical Union at the Fourth Annual Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference… Read More
Campaigns / 25 April 2012 Holy Redundant! Humanists campaign to remove Bishops from UK Parliament The British Humanist Association (BHA) has today launched a campaign to remove reserved seats for the Bishops from the House… Read More