Advocacy News / 4 October 2021 Humanists International calls on UN states to urgently ensure access to safe abortion To mark International Safe Abortion day, Humanists International has called on states at the UN to do more to ensure… Read More
Advocacy News / 28 September 2021 Humanists call on the Government of Ghana to reject proposed anti-LGBTI+ law At UN, Humanists International condemns draft law giving lengthy prison sentences for being LGBTI+ or for engaging in "LGBTI+ advocacy." Read More
Advocacy News / 24 August 2021 Humanists International calls on UN to urgently investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan Today at the UN, Humanists International has urged the international community to establish an adequately resourced fact-finding mission to investigate… Read More
General news / 20 August 2021 Humanists approve historic resolution on the worldwide abolition of laws against blasphemy Members and Associates of Humanists International unanimously approved the resolution calling for the worldwide repeal of laws against blasphemy. Read More
General news / 17 August 2021 Humanist community passes timely resolution urging equitable COVID-19 vaccination process Humanists from around the world have together called on the international community to gurantee a transparent, equitable, universal and participatory… Read More
Advocacy News / 9 July 2021 Mauritania continues to persecute anti-slavery activists, Cheick Mkhaitir tells UN Cheick Mkhaitir denounced the practice of slavery and the persecution of human rights defenders in his home country of Mauritania. Read More
Advocacy News / 29 June 2021 At UN, Humanists International calls for freedom of thought in schools Responding to a report on the cultural dimensions of the right to education, Humanists International advocated for critical and creative… Read More
Advocacy News / 10 June 2021 Free trade should not come at expense of human rights, humanists tell European Parliament Humanists reminded MEPs that free trade comes with responsibilities with respect to human rights and the environment. Read More
General news / 4 May 2021 Somali academic reaches safety, at last Somali academic Mahmoud Jama Ahmed has reached a country of safety Read More
Advocacy News / 29 April 2021 At OSCE, Humanists International introduces secularism to rule of law debate Humanists International explained how upholding neutrality between different beliefs enables States to uphold human rights and equality. Read More
General news / 28 April 2021 After one year, international organizations call on Kano State governor to release Mubarak Bala A coalition of 88 organizations and concerned individuals across the globe write to the Governor of Kano State Read More