UN passes contested resolution condemning “desecration of sacred books and religious symbols”
Members of the UN Human Rights Council have voted in support of a resolution brought by Pakistan condemning religious hatred…
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At UN, Humanists highlight suppression of expression, and persecution of belief minorities, in Sri Lanka
In a statement made during the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has criticized Sri Lanka…
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At UN, Humanists highlight human rights failings in Guatemala
In a statement made during the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International and its Guatemalan members,…
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At UN, Humanists condemn Ghana’s anti-LGBTI+ bill and discrimination in the country
In a statement made during the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International, Humanist Association of Ghana,…
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At European Parliament, Dutch humanists call for a fair and sustainable EU Single Market
Speaking at the European Parliament, Robbert Bodegraven, Director of Humanistisch Verbond (Humanist Union) - a Dutch Member of Humanists International…
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Humanists International calls out Poland for not guaranteeing access to legal abortion for migrant women
In a statement made at the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has called out Poland…
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UN expert confirms compatibility of LGBTI+ rights and FoRB, and highlights abuses in name of religion
In his latest and last report, the UN Independent Expert on SOGI has confirmed that the right to freedom of…
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European Parliament backs EU accession to Istanbul Convention
In a historic development, the European Parliament has this week voted in favour of the bloc’s ratification of the Istanbul…
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European Parliament urges Nigerian authorities to release Mubarak Bala
In a resolution adopted during its April Plenary session, the European Parliament has condemned the use of blasphemy laws and called for…
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NGOs file UN petition to free Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala on the 3rd anniversary of his arrest
On the 3rd anniversary of Bala's detention, Humanists International has filed an updated appeal with the UN Working Group on…
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Humanist Ottawa calls on Canada to reject “systemic faithism” in a submission to UN
Humanist Ottawa's UPR report highlights how laws in several Canadian states perpetuate systemic religious discrimination in the field of education…
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