Pandemic measures misused to roll-back rights of humanists and the non-religious, new report shows
Humanists International launches the Freedom of Thought Report 2020
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At African Commission, Cheick Mkhaitir and Humanists International raise four cases of concern
The statement addressed the situation of Mubarak Bala in Nigeria and the persecution of human rights defenders in 3 other…
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Humanists International joins NGOs calling for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders
Several female activists have been subjected to torture, sexual violence and other ill-treatment whilst arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia.
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Persecution of human rights defenders in Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia and Nigeria
Oral statement on Item 6: Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders in Africa 67th session of African Commission on Human…
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Turkey deflects scrutiny of human rights record during UPR
Humanists International and the Turkish Association of Atheism strongly criticize Turkey over its failure to acknowledge its poor record on…
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UPR Statement on Turkey
International Humanist and Ethical Union 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (14 September – 2 October 2020) Item…
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A joint challenge to Kenya’s human rights record at UN
Atheists in Kenya Society and Humanists International jointly call out Kenya on its human rights record at the UN.
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UPR Statement on Kenya
International Humanist and Ethical Union 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (14 Sept – 2 Oct 2020) GENERAL…
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The harassment of civil society organisations at the UN
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 32nd Session (13th June – 1st July 2016) General…
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Growing evidence of worsening persecution targeting the non-religious around the world, new report reveals
New report exposes an array of tactics used against humanists, atheists and non-religious people
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Statement on racism and police brutality in light of George Floyd’s murder
Humanists International issues this statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and all victims of racist attacks, police…
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