Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir freed after 6 years in detention
Sentenced to death in 2014 following accusations of "blasphemy" and "apostasy", Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir has now been freed and…
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International meeting in Washington DC to promote freedom of belief
Humanists International will participate in a high-level international conference on freedom of religion or belief.
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Why these pixelated faces?
There are millions of humanists around the world, but some of them must live in hiding. Here's why.
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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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Mind the dogma
Dan Barker has been an evangelical Christian preacher for 19 years, now he is one of America's leading atheists. Join…
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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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Campaigning for freedoms: Humanists International Members in April 2019
Humanists in the Netherlands hosted the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief earlier this month.
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Italy censors campaign to improve access to abortion and healthcare because it’s “offensive”
The Italian Council of State has overturned a previous ruling, in effect censoring UAAR's campaign to improve access
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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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