Members and partners / 1 November 2012 Freethinkers of Haiti hit by Hurricane Sandy One of the most recent new Associate Members of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) was hit by Hurricane… Read More
General news / 22 October 2012 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… Read More
Members and partners / 27 September 2012 Pink Humanist: the role of “some smart 17th-century gays” should not be overlooked in the history of science The magazine of the Pink Triangle Trust was re-launched in a new online format a year ago. Aimed at atheists, agnostics,… Read More
Members and partners / 31 July 2012 Humanists call for abolition of blasphemy laws in Greece following arrests The European Humanist Federation (EHF) and the Greek Helsinki Monitor (GHM) have called on Greece to abolish its outdated blasphemy… Read More
Members and partners / 31 July 2012 Malawi humanists launch report on witchcraft-based violence Humanists in Malawi have launched a new report on violence and other forms of persecution prompted by witchcraft accusations, and… Read More
Members and partners / 25 July 2012 European Commission to investigate whether Britain’s religious schools break European laws The European Commission has written to the British Humanist Association (BHA) to say that it will investigate whether UK legislation… Read More
Members and partners / 17 July 2012 UK to fund creationist schools British Humanists are protesting the British government’s decision to fund 33 new faith schools, three of which are committed to… Read More
Members and partners / 29 June 2012 British Humanists applaud case against gay conversion therapy A psychotherapist found guilty of “professional malpractice” for using a bogus form of treatment which is supposed to “cure” homosexuality… Read More
Members and partners / 26 June 2012 State and Church move towards greater separation in Norway On May 21st, Church and State moved a little further apart in Norway. The reality is not as dramatic as… Read More
Campaigns / 25 April 2012 Humanists call for a secular constitution for Malta The Malta Humanist Association (MHA) has launched a campaign calling for Malta to adopt a secular constitution. The campaign comes… Read More
Campaigns / 25 April 2012 Holy Redundant! Humanists campaign to remove Bishops from UK Parliament The British Humanist Association (BHA) has today launched a campaign to remove reserved seats for the Bishops from the House… Read More