Campaigns / 8 July 2020 A message from Leo Igwe, ten weeks after Mubarak Bala’s arrest Leo Igwe is the founder of the Humanist Association of Nigeria who dedicated his whole life to humanism, fighting against… Read More
Action Alert / 3 July 2020 Further delays extend already protracted process for lawyers to gain access to Mubarak Bala One week on, the police commissioner has yet to be served with the court order that would set the process… Read More
Action Alert / 25 June 2020 Positive developments in the case of Mubarak Bala After nearly two months in detention, a Nigerian court has granted Mubarak Bala access to his lawyer. Read More
Action Alert / 11 June 2020 Mounting concerns for Mubarak Bala’s wellbeing Six weeks on from his arrest, Bala’s legal team have not been able to confirm his whereabouts or wellbeing Read More
General news / 19 May 2020 Three weeks on Mubarak Bala still in detention As of 19 May 2020, still no word from the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria Read More
General news / 29 April 2020 Mubarak Bala, President of Nigerian humanists, under arrest Mubarak Bala has been arrested Read More
Campaigns / 3 July 2014 Mubarak Bala is free WARNING: This article is from 2014, when Mubarak Bala was freed from the psychiatric ward where he was detained against… Read More
General news / 12 June 2013 Russia waves through two illiberal new laws, as Nigerian anti-gay bill hangs in the balance The Russian parliament has unanimously passed an anti-gay "propaganda" law today, condemned by human rights groups around the world as… Read More
Fundraising blog / 11 June 2024 / Contributor Humanists at Risk: Atal’s Story I realized the journey from a devout Muslim to an Atheist wasn't just a rebellion; it was about seeking the… Read More
Humanists International event / 14 December 23 - 14 December 23 Freedom of Thought Report 2023 – International Launch Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2023 / Pakistan / UN Human Rights Council / Item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention / Blasphemy laws and proposed amendments to Official Secrets Act in Pakistan ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (11 September to 13 October 2023) Item 4:… Read More