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Advocacy News / 1 April 2022

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.

Advocacy Statement / 2021 / India / UN Human Rights Council / Item 9: Follow-up and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action /

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…

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…

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."

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.

Advocacy News / 28 July 2021

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.

Advocacy News / 19 March 2021

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…

Advocacy News / 16 March 2021

At UN, Humanists International criticizes the Maldives on its Human Rights record

During a discussion on the human rights record of the Maldives, at the United Nations today, Humanists International highlighted its…

Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Ghana / UN Human Rights Council / Item 8: Follow-up and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action /

The right to free expression, association and assembly of LGBTI+ Rights Activists

ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (22 February – 19 March…

Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Maldives / UN Human Rights Council / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review /

Human Rights in the Maldives

ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (22 February – 19 March…

Members and partners / 2 February 2021

Council of Ex-Muslims of Sri Lanka held its 5th General Assembly despite threats

The AGM was held in a climate of tension and fear due to growing threats against the non-religious community in…

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