New report exposes the scale of blasphemy laws worldwide
Using examples drawn from among the 38 country entries updated in 2024, the Key Countries edition exposes the pernicious nature…
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Humanists International submission cited by United Nations Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has cited a submission made by Humanists International in his report on countering intolerance, underscoring…
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At UN, Cheick Mkhaitir condemns role of blasphemy and apostasy laws in perpetuating slavery in Mauritania
In a statement made on behalf of Humanists International at the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council today,…
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Blasphemy and apostasy laws perpetuating slavery in Mauritania
ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (11 September to 13 October 2023) Item 3:…
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US Congressman calls for pardon of Mubarak Bala
Upon adopting Mubarak Bala's case, Congressman Jamie Raskin called on President Buhari to grant him a pardon
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Maldives: cease the ongoing harassment of Rusthum Russo
Maldivian activist Rusthum Russo faces judicial harassment
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We are providing free mental health therapy to Ex-Muslims in need
A blog post by Zara Kay, Founder and Director of Faithless Hijabi
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“Writing was my way of fighting against untouchability in Mauritania”: interview with Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir
Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir, an antislavery activist and blogger from Mauritania who spent six years in prison and survived ‘death…
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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.
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