UPR Statement on Saudi Arabia
International Humanist and Ethical Union 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (25th February – 22nd March 2019) UPR:…
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Italian photographer convicted of blasphemy after comparing the Church to a masochist club
Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani has been convicted to pay €4000 for blasphemy for having compared the Catholic Church to a…
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Abolish “blasphemy” laws worldwide! – Humanists renew call at UN
In its final statement at the 42nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has renewed its call…
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Humanists International condemns Brunei for treatment of “apostates”, non-Muslims and LGBTI citizens
"Religions don’t have rights, people do. And this includes religious and non-religious minorities, LGBTI+ people, women, and children."
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Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir freed after 6 years in detention
Sentenced to death in 2014 following accusations of "blasphemy" and "apostasy", Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir has now been freed and…
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UPR Statement on Cyprus
International Humanist and Ethical Union 41st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (24th June – 12th July 2019) Universal…
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Blasphemy cases
International Humanist and Ethical Union 42nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (9th – 27th September 2019) General Debate…
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Humanists call on African states to abolish blasphemy and apostasy laws
Religion does not trump human rights, Humanists International has argued at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, reiterating…
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Apostasy and blasphemy laws in Africa
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement Human Rights Situation in Africa 64th Session of the African Commission on Human…
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Brunei’s new laws are a national shame and highlight international failings
Harsh new laws based on Sharia come into force today in Brunei, despite international condemnation.
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