Humanists at the UN defend freedom of thought for the non-religious
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is taking part again this year at the United Nations Human Rights Council…
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The anti-gay law in Uganda: IHEU analysis
After years of wrangling back and forth, and in the face of significant pressure from international partners, President Yoweri Museveni…
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“Kill the Witch” Miracle Crusade in Calabar
Leo Igwe writes on a new wave of witch hunting churches in Nigeria The world may not have seen the…
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Museveni set to sign Uganda’s anti-gay bill based on false reading of science
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has more or less promised to sign the infamous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, this morning, citing input from…
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UN puts pressure on Vatican over clerical abuse – IHEU’s role
A United Nations panel has put pressure on the Vatican to explain its responses to the widespread sexual abuse scandal…
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Asia Humanism Conference: Understanding Humanism
The Philippines Atheists and Agnostics Society (PATAS) recently held its first conference on Humanism with the theme “Breaking Barriers”. Humanism…
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Legal recognition for Humanist wedding celebrants in Ireland
The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) is "delighted" that it has finally achieved legal status for Humanist marriage ceremonies. HAI…
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In the media: Is Humanism defined by what it is not?
The leading daily business newspaper in Norway recently printed a satirical text by columnist Kjetil B. Alstadheim concerning the “non-politics”…
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“Speak, for the cup of hemlock is not yet on your lips” by jailed atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin
Bangladeshi atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin has been in prison since 3 April for "hurting religious beliefs". The formal charges…
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Prominent atheist blogger remains in danger pending blasphemy trial in Bangladesh
Asif Mohiuddin was imprisoned on 3 April for writing an openly atheist blog, which has been suspended under order by the Bangladesh…
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International Groups Urge Obama to Act on Human Rights Abuses Linked to Beliefs in “Witchcraft”
An international consortium of human rights groups, children's charities and experts, including religious and secular organisations, has urged US president…
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