History of Humanists International Recalling the historical account on the first congress of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, known today as Humanists International. Read More
Casework blog / 21 October 2021 / Seif Zakaria “As an atheist in Syria, I am not free to be myself”: the story of W. An interview with a Syrian atheist in the closet. Read More
Status: Active Case of Concern / Hungary / Freedom of expression / Under Threat Gáspár Békés 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 Statement / 2021 / Ghana / UN Human Rights Council / Item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention / Against Ghana’s Anti-LGBTI+ Bill ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (13 September 2021 to 08… Read More
Advocacy blog / 24 August 2021 / E O'Casey Today, the UN Human Rights Council failed the Afghan people and betrayed all defenders of human rights In this blog, Humanists International’s Director of Advocacy, Elizabeth O’Casey, reflects on the outcomes of an emergency session held today… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 August 2021 Urgent international action needed to mitigate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis as progressive activists hide in fear. Read More
Global Humanism Now / 12 July 2021 2021 Humanism Conference program announced Humanists International has just announced the program of the conference on 14 August. Read More
Membership blog / 8 July 2021 / Giovanni Gaetani “Capital Punishment without trial in India”: about the death in custody of Father Stan Swamy A blog post by Vidya Bhushan Rawat Read More
Casework blog / 5 July 2021 / Giovanni Gaetani Meet Josef Moradi, the Afghan atheist who fled to Norway to find freedom Joseph Moradi is an Afghan atheist and humanist who was finally granted asylum in Norway in January 2021 after a… Read More