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Case Study / 11 July 2019

Forming a coalition against “blasphemy” laws

In the aftermath of a terrorist attack, we co-founded a campaign to End Blasphemy Laws worldwide.

A response to tragedy

We have always campaigned against "blasphemy" laws. But in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the offices of the magazine Charlie Hebdo in January 2015, Humanists International and several other organizations wanted to redouble and pool their efforts to oppose "blasphemy" laws, in favour of freedom of expression.

Forming a coalition

With several organizations all considering new efforts at exposing the dangers of "blasphemy" allegations and the laws under which they are prosecuted, we co-founded an international coalition of rights groups, including freedom of expression advocates and groups including both religious and humanist or other non-religious perspectives.

Launching the End Blasphemy Laws campaign

By the end of that month the coalition was able to launch a new campaign site, hosted by Humanists International. The End Blasphemy Laws campaign uses data adapted from our Freedom of Thought Report to provide information on "blasphemy" used by activists around the world. With our coalition partners with continue to coordinate on campaign actions, aimed at abolishing "blasphemy" laws worldwide.

A response to tragedy
Forming a coalition
Launching the End Blasphemy Laws campaign
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Advocacy Statement / 2019 / UN Human Rights Council / Item 9: Follow-up and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action /

Blasphemy cases

International Humanist and Ethical Union 42nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (9th – 27th September 2019) General Debate…
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Advocacy Statement / 2019 / Egypt / African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights /

Apostasy and blasphemy laws in Africa

International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement Human Rights Situation in Africa 64th Session of the African Commission on Human…
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Policy / 2000 / Australia / Regional Congress / Pending Review

Blasphemy laws

That this Congress views with grave concern the frivolous and vindictive use of blasphemy laws, having negative impact on the…
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