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General news / 15 May 2026

Our Members have held events around the world to discuss the report and its findings.

Global Humanism Now / 13 May 2026

Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has helped prevent mob violence and protect individuals falsely accused of “witchcraft” in Nigeria.

Membership blog / 7 May 2026 / Contributor

Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT) has launched Peru's first humanist psychological counseling program.

Humanists International News / 30 April 2026

A virtual event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Humanists International's Member organizations.

Advocacy News / 29 April 2026

Humanists International has joined the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN), joining 67 other members from across European civil society.

Advocacy News / 28 April 2026

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution on “countering discrimination based on religion and…

Advocacy News / 16 April 2026

With the 52nd session of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) less than a month away, humanist organizations from Belgium…

Advocacy News / 4 April 2026

Humanists International has delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council urging accountability for the Iranian government's domestic human…

Advocacy Statement / 2026 / Iran / UN Human Rights Council / Item 8: Follow-up and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action /

ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (23rd February – 31st March 2026) Item 9:…

Advocacy News / 2 April 2026

Humanists International has welcomed the appointment of Mairead McGuinness as the new European Union Special Envoy for the promotion of…

Advocacy News / 2 April 2026

Humanists International has cautioned the UN Human Rights Council that the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is…

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