UK rejects asylum application from humanist because he fails to name ancient Greek philosophers
A man in the United Kingdom, originally from Pakistan, has had his asylum application rejected on the grounds of how…
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Humanist Association of Nigeria achieves formal recognition after 17-year campaign
The Humanist Association of Nigeria has finally achieved registration as a formal organization from the government. It brings to a…
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“30 years… beyond belief!” First Humanist festival held in Italy by UAAR
Clicca qui per leggere l’articolo in italiano The Italian Union of Rationalist Atheists and Agnostics (UAAR) celebrated its 30th birthday last…
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Let’s help Humanists in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is suffering a humanitarian emergency. Two hurricanes in less than one month have devastated the island. IHEU Member Organizations Humanistas Seculares…
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IHEU awards seven grants to “Humanist Regional Hubs”
In August the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) launched a new programme for “Regional Humanist Hub” grants. We have…
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Humanists Guatemala adverts censored by Catholic Church
Articulo en Español aquí Humanists in Guatemala have been forced to remove a billboard after their advertising agency was threatened…
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Remembering Jack Jeffery CBE
Former IHEU Vice-President, Jack Jeffery, died peacefully on 19 June 2017, aged 87. Jack Jeffery was a committed humanist and…
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IHEU announces first in new series of events: Café Humaniste
Clicca qui per leggere l’articolo in italiano The IHEU is pleased to announce the launch of Café Humaniste, a new…
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“God always first”: Puerto Rico celebrated 40 days of public fasting and prayer “to fight crisis”
Articulo en Español aquí Puerto Rico has decided to fight a long-term economic recession with “fasting and prayer”. It hasn’t…
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Sentenced to 12 years for stealing about US$40 from a church in Guatemala
Articulo en Español aquí On 9 November 2016, Benjamín Alcón Mejía was sentenced to 12 years prison for stealing from…
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Nordic Humanist Associations call on Danish government to abolish “blasphemy”
Section 140 of the Danish Penal Code on “blasphemy” should be abolished, says the Danish Humanist Society, Humanistisk Samfund and a…
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