Advocacy News / 26 April 2021 Hungarian Atheists’ UPR report exposes crisis of human rights and democracy The UPR submission highlighted how the government’s exploitation of 'Christian values' has damaged human rights and democracy in Hungary. Read More
General news / 19 April 2021 UN expert calls for ban on anti-LGBTI conversion therapy in UK Dr. Shaheed stated that banning the "discredited and unsafe" practice of "conversion therapy" would not violate the right to freedom… Read More
Advocacy News / 19 March 2021 Humanists call for Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease persecution of LGBTI activists At the UN Human Rights Council today, Humanists International called on Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease their persecution of… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 March 2021 At UN, Humanists International criticizes the Maldives on its Human Rights record During a discussion on the human rights record of the Maldives, at the United Nations today, Humanists International highlighted its… Read More
Campaigns / 12 March 2021 Scottish “blasphemy” law repealed following humanist campaign Scottish parliament repeals antiquated blasphemy law Read More
Advocacy News / 12 March 2021 ‘Online violence against women fuelled by right-wing populism’, Humanists International tells OSCE Humanists International addressed the impact of the gender digital divide and online violence on women's equality, freedom of expression, and… Read More
Advocacy News / 8 March 2021 Girls at higher risk of child marriage and teenage pregnancy due to pandemic, Humanists International tells UN In a statement to the UN, Humanists International has called on the global community to guarantee the educational and reproductive… Read More
Advocacy News / 3 March 2021 At UN, Humanists International puts on record support for COVID-19 cultural rights report Humanists International has spoken out in support of the latest report by the UN Special Rapporteur in the Field of… Read More
General news / 16 February 2021 Hungarian atheist fired because of his views on baptism Gáspár Békés was fired from the Budapest Mayor’s Office for his criticism of baptism performed on babies and children. Read More
General news / 16 February 2021 Bangladeshi court gave verdict on Avijit Roy’s murder suspects Six years after the att, a court in Bangladesh has sentenced the murderers of Avijit Roy. Read More
Advocacy News / 29 January 2021 Council of Europe passes resolutions on ethical vaccine policy and ethnic profiling Humanists International reports on key developments from the "hybrid" Winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Read More