Humanists welcome new life stance equality for Iceland
The Icelandic Parliament (Althing) passed a new law yesterday (30 January, 2013) which for first time in Icelandic history recognizes…
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European Court of Human Rights throws out Christian “discrimination” claims
Yesterday the European Court of Human Rights threw out three of four cases brought by Christians who had alleged they…
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IHEU urges calm and safeguarding of Alber Saber while on bail
Young Egyptian Facebook user, Alber Saber, has today been sentenced to three years for "offending" religion. He should be out on bail…
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New global report on discrimination against the non-religious
– New report highlights persecution of atheists – Blasphemy prosecutions rise with social media The International Humanist and Ethical Union…
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Homosexuality and Africa: The new Archbishop of Canterbury must “broaden his horizons”
The world is watching as three sub-Saharan African countries consider changes to their anti-homosexuality legislation. Anti-homosexuality laws in Nigeria, Uganda…
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A new death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan – the law must be abolished
As Rimsha Masih still awaits trial in Pakistan, another "blasphemy" case has been resolved today, handing a 25-year-old man a…
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Paul Kurtz: “an extraordinary proponent of Humanism” (1925-2012)
Paul Kurtz, “an extraordinary proponent of Humanism” and former co-chair of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, has died aged…
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IHEU slams Islamic States for building an international crisis from nothing
IHEU today received a very warm reception from an especially large number of Member States and UN institutions, as our…
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Iran shamed for new measures denying higher education to women
It may surprise many to learn that the majority of science graduates in Iran are women. But that may be about…
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German court findings against ritual circumcision are not “persecution” and should not be overridden as a reflex
The recent decision by a court in Cologne, Germany that ritual circumcision of boys is harmful, unnecessary, and an attack…
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IHEU joins calls for calm over ‘Innocence of Muslims’ video, and protests the arrest of Egyptian blogger Alber Saber
Humanists around the world have joined human rights organisations and political representatives who are calling for calm in response to…
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