Advocacy News / 9 December 2020 At African Commission, Cheick Mkhaitir and Humanists International raise four cases of concern The statement addressed the situation of Mubarak Bala in Nigeria and the persecution of human rights defenders in 3 other… Read More
Advocacy News / 19 November 2020 Humanists International calls on African Commission to tackle witchcraft-related human rights abuses Humanists International has urged the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to take concrete action against the plethora… Read More
Advocacy News / 5 November 2020 Polish government delays ban on abortion while protests continue The Polish government was caught by surprise by the huge wave of protests and said that “it would be good… Read More
General news / 4 November 2020 Fears for the safety of leading Sri Lankan activist Rishvin Ismath Rishvin receiving serious threats to his life Read More
General news / 30 October 2020 Humanists International writes to the President of France to express solidarity The President and Chief Executive of Humanists International have written to the President of France to express sympathy and solidarity… Read More
Advocacy News / 23 October 2020 Human Rights Council elections, FoRB and cultural rights on the agenda at the UN General Assembly States reacted to thematic reports by UN experts, and voted in new members of the Human Rights Council at the… Read More
Advocacy News / 28 September 2020 A joint challenge to Kenya’s human rights record at UN Atheists in Kenya Society and Humanists International jointly call out Kenya on its human rights record at the UN. Read More
Advocacy News / 26 September 2020 Humanists International urges UN States to better help marginalised women in Covid crisis Humanists International has called on States at the UN to give more focus to the rights of women when dealing… Read More
Advocacy News / 22 September 2020 Humanists International calls for focus on human rights and transparency in EU FoRB appointment Humanists International has written to the European Commission to urge transparency in its appointment of the next EU FoRB Envoy. Read More
General news / 18 September 2020 Artistic freedom is a ‘cornerstone of democracy’, civil society tells EU Humanists International urges EU to do more to protect freedom of artistic expression in the face of increasing threats. Read More
General news / 17 September 2020 Humanists International stands in solidarity with victims of human rights violations in Poland Humanists International express its concerns for the human rights situation in Poland and stands with all victims of discrimination in… Read More