Extreme politics and “blasphemy” in Pakistan
A blog post exploring Pakistan's persecution of atheists and religious dissenters under the "blasphemy" law.
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Nigeria: Progress in the case of Mubarak Bala
A verdict in Mubarak Bala's appeal expected within months
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At EU, Humanists International raises concerns about human rights abuses and situation of non-religious in Pakistan
At a meeting with the EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr. Frans van Daele, Humanists International…
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Humanists and IPPFoRB host Human Rights Workshop for South Asian Parliamentarians
This month, Humanists International and IPPFoRB together hosted a human rights workshop for Parliamentarians from South Asia.
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At UN, Humanists International condemns Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy laws and proposed amendments to the Official Secrets Act
At the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council Humanists International has delivered a statement voicing concern about the…
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Blasphemy laws and proposed amendments to Official Secrets Act in Pakistan
ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (11 September to 13 October 2023) Item 4:…
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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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UN passes contested resolution condemning “desecration of sacred books and religious symbols”
Members of the UN Human Rights Council have voted in support of a resolution brought by Pakistan condemning religious hatred…
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Statement for Urgent Debate on public acts of religious hatred as manifested by recurrent desecration of the Holy Quran
ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (19 June 2023 to 14 July 2023) Urgent…
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Nigeria: Members of US Congress unite to call for pardon of Mubarak Bala
Members of US Congress call for a pardon for Mubarak Bala
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