Humanists International calls for freedom for Mubarak Bala, at UN
Humanists International has called on UN Human Rights Council member states to advocate for the immediate and safe release of…
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At UN, Humanists highlight role of critical thinking in combating harmful superstitious attitudes towards persons with albinism
In a meeting on the human rights of persons with albinism at the 49th session of the UN Human Rights…
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At UN, Humanists International champions artistic and scientific freedom
In its first statement to the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has called on the…
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UN Human Rights Council votes overwhelmingly to establish a Commission of Inquiry on Russian violations in Ukraine
The 47 members of the United Nations Human Rights Council have today voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling…
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Humanists International: “Human Rights Council must act in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”
Ahead of an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights situation in Ukraine, Humanists International…
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Humanists International joins 349 civil society groups calling for UN to be more open to NGOs
A group of NGOs have sent a letter to all UN states urging them to reform the UN Committee on…
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Humanists International’s member organizations participate in UPR workshop
During the training, 21 participants from 12 member organizations learned about how to engage effectively with the process.
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UN renews “efficiency” measures, restricting civil society participation
Humanists International participated in a civil society campaign highlighting how the "efficiency measures" are undermining the Council’s commitment to human…
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Humanists International welcomes UN Report on Freedom of Thought
Humanists International has welcomed a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr Ahmed Shaheed,…
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At UN, Humanists call on Denmark to improve on non-discrimination in terms of FoRB
Statement made by Danish Humanist Society and Humanists International on Denmark at the UN Human Rights Council, during the UPR.
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Humanists back robust UN resolution on child marriage in times of crisis
The Council adopted the resolution on “child marriage in times of crisis”, despite hostile amendments emphasizing “religious specificities”.
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