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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Stagnation in the case against Sri Lankan rationalist Shakthika Sathkumara
Sri Lankan rationalist Shakthika Sathkumara remains in limbo while he awaits the decision of the Attorney General as to whether…
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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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Humanists International spotlights arbitrary detention of Bala and Sathkumara at UN
In Nigeria and Sri Lanka, arbitrary detention is being used to silence vocal advocates of freedom of expression.
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Victims of arbitrary detention: Mubarak Bala and Shakthika Sathkumara
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (14 September – 2 October…
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Artistic freedom is a ‘cornerstone of democracy’, civil society tells EU
Humanists International urges EU to do more to protect freedom of artistic expression in the face of increasing threats.
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Humanists International stands in solidarity with victims of human rights violations in Poland
Humanists International express its concerns for the human rights situation in Poland and stands with all victims of discrimination in…
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Nigerian authorities continue to impede Bala’s access to justice
Continued delays in Bala's case violate his fundamental human rights and call into question the integrity of the Nigerian justice…
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“France has freedom of expression”, says Macron after Charlie Hebdo republishes the Prophet’s cartoons
French President Macron reaffirmed freedom of expression as a secular value in France
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