Blasphemy cases
International Humanist and Ethical Union 42nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (9th – 27th September 2019) General Debate…
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Humanists International crowd-funds for persecuted humanists
Humanists International has launched a fundraising campaign to support its valuable Protect Humanists at Risk campaign.
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Humanists at African Commission: “African Values” do not, cannot justify anti-LGBTI discrimination
Humanists International has called out Nigeria and other states for denying free expression and other rights to LGBTI African citizens.
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Humanists call on African states to abolish blasphemy and apostasy laws
Religion does not trump human rights, Humanists International has argued at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, reiterating…
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Apostasy and blasphemy laws in Africa
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement Human Rights Situation in Africa 64th Session of the African Commission on Human…
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Brunei’s new laws are a national shame and highlight international failings
Harsh new laws based on Sharia come into force today in Brunei, despite international condemnation.
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“I don’t believe in God” and other words that could get you arrested in Saudi Arabia
"I don’t believe in God. I don’t believe in Wahhabism. I believe women are equal to men. I believe in…
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If humanism is “blasphemy” then anti-blasphemy laws must go!
Humanists International reminds the Human Rights Council that 'blasphemy' and 'apostasy' laws violate the human rights of both religious and…
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New Zealand is latest nation to repeal ‘blasphemy’ laws
Politicians in New Zealand have voted to abolish "outdated" criminal law including "blasphemous libel"
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Attacks on Dalit Rationalists
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (25th February – 22nd March…
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