UN Suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia's membership of the UN Human Rights Council, by a two-thirds…
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Challenging caste prejudice now considered ‘terrorism’ in India, Humanists tell UN
Activists working at the intersection of land rights, gender and caste are facing increasing attacks from India’s right-wing, nationalist government.
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“In Greece, those who challenge hateful rhetoric face reprisals,” say Humanists at UN
Humanists International and the Humanist Union of Greece have called for stronger action to address systemic hate speech and racism…
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Humanists International warns against co-option of “family values,” at UN
Humanists International has taken the floor at the UN Human Rights Council to remind states that families are diverse and…
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At UN, Humanists condemn Hungarian government over deteriorating human rights situation
In a joint UPR statement, Humanists International and the Hungarian Atheist Association have criticized Hungary over hostile legislation and shrinking…
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Myanmar: Humanists call for stronger international response to coup
In a joint statement, Humanists International and the Burmese Atheists called for accountability and an end to military impunity in…
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“Saudi Arabia must lift Raif Badawi’s travel ban,” Humanists International says at UN
At the United Nations today, Humanists International has called on Saudi Arabia to lift the travel ban to which it…
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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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