Advocacy News / 28 February 2022 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… Read More
General news / 21 February 2022 2022 Grants Program Open: funding humanist organizations around the world The 2022 Grants Program of Humanists International is now open! Read More
General news / 18 February 2022 Greece: humanists sentenced to one-year suspended jail term Members of the Humanist Union of Greece, Panayote Dimitras and Andrea Gilbert were convicted of filing a “false complaint” against… Read More
General news / 17 February 2022 Sri Lankan humanists urge the government to end discriminatory legal system Council of Ex-Muslims of Sri Lanka participate in legislation consultation Read More
Advocacy News / 11 February 2022 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… Read More
General news / 8 February 2022 Two Greek humanists to stand trial for challenging antisemitic hate speech by Orthodox bishop Two members of the Humanist Union of Greece are to stand trial after making a complaint about a high-ranking Greek… Read More
General news / 16 November 2021 Humanists International launches 2021 edition of the Freedom of Thought Report Humanists International launches the 10th edition of its Freedom of Thought Report, examining the situation for humanists, atheists and the… Read More
General news / 6 November 2021 Humanists join Climate Justice March in Glasgow Humanists from around the UK join the global Climate Justice March on the fringes of the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Read More
Advocacy News / 21 October 2021 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,… Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 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”. Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 Humanists International urges Egypt and Nigeria to uphold rights of non-religious, at UN Humanists International has raised the case of Mubarak Bala, and reminded Egypt and Nigeria of their obligations under the Durban… Read More