Humanists International Observes World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we come together to recognise the plight faced by the many people who have been forcibly…
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Second professor faces accusations of ‘blasphemy’
Groups call for Dr Arfana Mallah to be charged with blasphemy placing her life at risk
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Pakistani authorities should release professor detained on blasphemy charges
Pakistani professor and author Sajid Soomro arrested on blasphemy charges on 10 June 2020 should be released immediately and unconditionally.
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Mounting concerns for Mubarak Bala’s wellbeing
Six weeks on from his arrest, Bala’s legal team have not been able to confirm his whereabouts or wellbeing
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Nigerian humanist awaits formal charges
One month on, Mubarak Bala’s case continues to develop slowly. While not all developments can be made public at this…
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Three weeks on Mubarak Bala still in detention
As of 19 May 2020, still no word from the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria
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Nigerian humanists targeted by anti-atheism campaign
A witch hunt against atheists is ongoing in Nigeria
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Humanists International Marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
To commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia we highlight some key developments affecting LGBTI people around the…
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International pressure grows on Nigerian authorites
Authorities in Nigeria are coming under increasing international pressure to ensure the safety of Mubarak Bala
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Elderly father of Gulalai Ismail, Mohammed Ismail, in danger of prolonged arbitrary detention
The well-known activist and vocal critic of human rights abuses in Pakistan, is being threatened with prolonged arbitrary detention.
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International coalition to protest arrest of Nigerian humanist
The Week of Protest will begin on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, one week after Mubarak’s arrest.
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