Report reveals the impact of the precarious state of secularism globally
11th edition of Freedom of Thought Report exposes that only 4% of the global population live in societies that are…
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Statement during special session on Iran
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement UN Human Rights Council 35th Special Session: The deteriorating situation of human rights…
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At UN, Humanists International calls for justice following murder of Mahsa Amini
At the UN, Humanists International urges Iran to uphold freedom of protest and demands accountability for the murder of Mahsa…
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Iran: death in custody of Mahsa Amini
Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 51st Session (12 September – 7 October 2022) General…
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Challenging caste prejudice now considered ‘terrorism’ in India, Humanists tell UN
Activists working at the intersection of land rights, gender and caste are facing increasing attacks from India’s right-wing, nationalist government.
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Freedom of expression and association in India
Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 49th Session (28 February – 1 April 2022) General…
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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 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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Humanists International joins call for enhanced civil society participation at UN
The joint submission highlighted challenges to multilateralism and civil society engagement in UN processes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Humanists call for Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease persecution of LGBTI activists
At the UN Human Rights Council today, Humanists International called on Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease their persecution of…
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