Humanists International launches 2021 edition of the Freedom of Thought Report
Humanists International launches the 10th edition of its Freedom of Thought Report, examining the situation for humanists, atheists and the…
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Humanists back robust UN resolution on child marriage in times of crisis
The Council adopted the resolution on “child marriage in times of crisis”, despite hostile amendments emphasizing “religious specificities”.
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UPR Statement on Belgium
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council 48th Session (13 September – 8 October 2021) UPR…
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UPR Statement on Denmark
Oral statement Humanists International UN Human Rights Council, 48th Session (September 13th – October 8th 2021) UPR: Denmark Thank…
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Council of Europe resolves to “strengthen the fight against ‘honour’ crimes”
Crimes of "honour" and the right to a healthy environment were on the agenda during the Autumn Session of the…
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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."
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The hollow theatrics of Lebanon’s human rights presentation at the UN
"There is a culture of impunity in Lebanon", Freethought Lebanon reflects on Lebanon's UPR presentation at the UN.
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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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Humanists International releases new training tool on FoRB
Humanists International presents a new training tool on the right to freedom of religion or belief: the FoRB Good Practice…
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Rights of women and influence of religious fundamentalists
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (21 June 2021 to 13…
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Role of secularism in promoting rule of law and inclusive law-making
OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) II on Democratic Law-Making: Ensuring Participation Submission of Humanists International 26-27 April 2021 My…
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