Members and partners / 27 March 2023 Ugandan humanists condemn anti-LGBTI+ bill passed in parliament Humanist organizations in Uganda strongly condemn an anti-LGBTI+ bill recently passed in the Ugandan parliament. Read More
Conferences / 27 February 2023 Latest lineup of speakers at the World Humanist Congress Discover the latest speakers to join the line up for the 2023 World Humanist Congress in Copenhagen Read More
Advocacy News / 10 February 2023 At European Parliament, Italian humanists condemn rise of religious nationalism In January, Adele Orioli, Director of Advocacy at the UAAR, spoke at an event on the topic of “liberal democracy”,… Read More
General news / 6 February 2023 Algeria: acquittal of humanist academic is a victory for the right to freedom of religion or belief On 1 February, a court in Algeria overturned the conviction of humanist academic Said Djabelkhir Read More
Advocacy News / 2 February 2023 Humanists International members participate in third annual UPR workshop During the training, 21 participants from 12 member organizations learned about how to engage effectively with the process. Read More
Supported Project / Freedom Centre Uganda / £4,290 Strengthening capacities of new humanists to become resilient in transition to humanism Read More
Campaigns blog / 9 December 2022 / Emma Wadsworth-Jones How the Freedom of Thought Report helps protect humanists at risk Humanists International’s Casework & Campaigns Manager, Emma Wadsworth-Jones reflects on how the Freedom of Thought Report helps us protect humanists… Read More
Humanists International News / 28 October 2022 Uttam Niraula, of SOCH Nepal, appointed Ambassador for Humanists International For more than 13 years, Uttam Niraula has worked to promote humanism, human rights, good governance, civic space and culture… Read More
Advocacy News / 13 October 2022 Humanist organizations give evidence to UN study on ending witchcraft-related persecution The organizations strongly affirmed the importance of education as key to overcoming some of the root causes of witchcraft accusations. Read More
Advocacy News / 12 October 2022 Humanists International condemns Head of Russian Orthodox Church and religious propaganda in war on Ukraine The Russian Orthodox Church has provided moral backing to the war, while Catholic fundamentalist groups are using the war to… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2022 / UN Human Rights Council / Item 2: Annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights / Statement condemning Head of Russian Orthodox Church & religious propaganda in fuelling war on Ukraine, and negative impact on reproductive rights Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 51st Session (12 September – 7 October) Interactive dialogue… Read More