General news / 17 February 2022 Sri Lankan humanists urge the government to end discriminatory legal system Council of Ex-Muslims of Sri Lanka participate in legislation consultation Read More
General news / 8 February 2022 Two Greek humanists to stand trial for challenging antisemitic hate speech by Orthodox bishop Two members of the Humanist Union of Greece are to stand trial after making a complaint about a high-ranking Greek… Read More
Members and partners / 7 February 2022 Ugandan Humanists conduct successful training in support of LGBTI+ communities The training is part of a wider project supported by a grant from Humanists International. Read More
General news / 16 November 2021 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… Read More
Advocacy News / 8 October 2021 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”. Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Belgium / Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review / UPR Statement on Belgium ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council 48th Session (13 September – 8 October 2021) UPR… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Denmark / International Humanist and Ethical Union / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review / UPR Statement on Denmark Oral statement Humanists International UN Human Rights Council, 48th Session (September 13th – October 8th 2021) UPR: Denmark Thank… Read More
Advocacy News / 30 September 2021 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… 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 blog / 13 August 2021 / Lillie Ashworth 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. Read More
Advocacy blog / 5 August 2021 / Javan Lev Poblador “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… Read More