Humanists International Testifies at US Federal Hearing on Global Blasphemy Laws
Humanists International Directory of Advocacy, Elizabeth O'Casey, testified at a USCIRF hearing on how the United States can effectively work…
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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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Fears that Mubarak Bala will face a secret trial mount
As Bala's legal team continues to face obstructions, fears mount that Mubarak Bala will be subjected to a trial in…
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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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UN rights experts urge Bangladesh to investigate violations regarding Asad Noor’s case
UN rights experts have called on the Bangladesh government to provide information on several violations of internationally guaranteed human rights…
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Third FoRB Ministerial takes place despite controversial host
Poland was chosen to host the event despite its poor record on democracy and human rights.
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Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala held without charge for 200 days
Mubarak Bala has now been held without charge for 200 days in a clear violation of his fundamental rights
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Humanists International writes to the President of France to express solidarity
The President and Chief Executive of Humanists International have written to the President of France to express sympathy and solidarity…
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أنا محمد وأنا ملحد مصري – I am Mohamed and I am an Egyptian atheist
Back in February 2018 the face of Mohamed Hisham went viral online. Referred to as “atheist berated on live TV”,…
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Signs of progress in Mubarak Bala’s legal defence
Mubarak Bala's Fundamental Rights has been heard in Abuja. A judgment is expected by 10 December 2020.
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