Algeria: quash the conviction of humanist academic Said Djabelkhir
On 22 April, humanist academic - an expert on sufism - Said Djabelkhir was sentenced to three years in prison
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UN expert calls for ban on anti-LGBTI conversion therapy in UK
Dr. Shaheed stated that banning the "discredited and unsafe" practice of "conversion therapy" would not violate the right to freedom…
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“Atheists in Lebanon are harshly discriminated against”, a new report shows
Freethought Lebanon published a new report highlighting the extent of discrimination faced by the non-religious in the country in law,…
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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…
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Humanists International at UN: justice for Asad Noor and Ashraf Fayadh is long overdue
Humanists International took the floor to remind Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia of their moral and legal obligation to uphold the…
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Humanists International condemns Iran’s “culture of impunity,” at UN
Humanists International's statement addressed impunity for unlawful killings by the State, gender-based violence, and violations of LGBTI rights in Iran.
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New PhD thesis on the right of children to freedom of conscience in Romania
Emil Moise is the President of Solidarity for Freedom of Conscience, an Associate of Humanists International. He published a new…
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Petition to relocate Mubarak Bala heard in court
First hearing in legal challenge seeking transfer of Mubarak Bala to Abuja heard. Court adjourned until 20 April.
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Mubarak Bala spends his 300th day in arbitrary detention
In protest at Mubarak's ongoing arbitrary detention, humanist activists across the globe will be observing a symbolic 300 second silence;…
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Hungarian atheist fired because of his views on baptism
Gáspár Békés was fired from the Budapest Mayor’s Office for his criticism of baptism performed on babies and children.
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Humanists in Slovakia and UK campaign for wider participation of non-religious in national censuses
Two national censuses are due to be launched in Slovakia and the UK in the coming weeks and our Members…
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