General news / 6 November 2021 Humanists join Climate Justice March in Glasgow Humanists from around the UK join the global Climate Justice March on the fringes of the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Read More
Advocacy News / 21 October 2021 Humanists International welcomes UN Report on Freedom of Thought Humanists International has welcomed a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr Ahmed Shaheed,… Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 Humanists back robust UN resolution on child marriage in times of crisis The Council adopted the resolution on “child marriage in times of crisis”, despite hostile amendments emphasizing “religious specificities”. Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 Humanists International urges Egypt and Nigeria to uphold rights of non-religious, at UN Humanists International has raised the case of Mubarak Bala, and reminded Egypt and Nigeria of their obligations under the Durban… Read More
Advocacy News / 6 October 2021 At UN, Humanists raise a range of human rights concerns in Belgium Statement made by Centre d'Action Laique and Humanists International on Belgium at the UN Human Rights Council, during the UPR. Read More
Advocacy News / 4 October 2021 Humanists International calls on UN states to urgently ensure access to safe abortion To mark International Safe Abortion day, Humanists International has called on states at the UN to do more to ensure… Read More
Advocacy News / 28 September 2021 Humanists call on the Government of Ghana to reject proposed anti-LGBTI+ law At UN, Humanists International condemns draft law giving lengthy prison sentences for being LGBTI+ or for engaging in "LGBTI+ advocacy." Read More
Advocacy News / 24 August 2021 Humanists International calls on UN to urgently investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan Today at the UN, Humanists International has urged the international community to establish an adequately resourced fact-finding mission to investigate… Read More
General news / 20 August 2021 Humanists approve historic resolution on the worldwide abolition of laws against blasphemy Members and Associates of Humanists International unanimously approved the resolution calling for the worldwide repeal of laws against blasphemy. Read More
General news / 17 August 2021 Humanist community passes timely resolution urging equitable COVID-19 vaccination process Humanists from around the world have together called on the international community to gurantee a transparent, equitable, universal and participatory… Read More
Advocacy News / 9 July 2021 Mauritania continues to persecute anti-slavery activists, Cheick Mkhaitir tells UN Cheick Mkhaitir denounced the practice of slavery and the persecution of human rights defenders in his home country of Mauritania. Read More