Blasphemy and religious intolerance
THE 2018 HUMAN DIMENSION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING Working session 6: Tolerance and non-discrimination I, including combating anti-Semitism, combating intolerance and discrimination…
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Asia Bibi acquitted of ‘blasphemy’ in Pakistan
One of the world’s most infamous convictions for ‘blasphemy’ has been overturned by the Supreme Court in Pakistan. IHEU calls…
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Victory: Ireland votes to remove ‘blasphemy’ from constitution
In an historic move, the people of Ireland have voted to remove ‘blasphemy’ from their constitution. The people of Ireland…
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IHEU ‘frustrated’, as European Court fails to overturn ‘blasphemy’ conviction in Austria
In a recent judgement, the European Court of Human Rights has refused to overturn a conviction for ‘disparaging religious doctrines’…
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Blasphemy-accused tell Ireland: time to abolish “blasphemy” law
An unprecedented international coalition of people accused of “blasphemy” in their home countries has called on the “people of Ireland”…
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IHEU urges OSCE states with blasphemy laws to repeal them!
At a human rights meeting with the participating countries of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the…
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IHEU Condemns Pakistan PM for his blasphemy stance, at UN
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has called on Pakistan to repeal its blasphemy laws, and to promote tolerance…
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Ireland referendum: vote to end ‘blasphemy’ urges IHEU chief executive
The chief executive of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has urged delegates at a conference on humanism and…
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Blasphemy laws in Pakistan
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 37th Session (27th February – 23rd March 2018) General…
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Scotland: Repeal your blasphemy law and show global leadership
The Chief Executive of IHEU has used a speech in the Scottish Parliament to call for a speedy repeal of…
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