Publications / 2 March 2026 Freedom of Thought Report 2025 launched in Brussels Humanists International launched the Freedom of Thought Report 2025 in Brussels, highlighting global challenges to freedom of belief amid rising… Read More
Humanists International News / 25 February 2026 New report by Humanists International examines the link between religion and the rise of authoritarianism around the world The Key Countries edition explores how religion is used to assert control and legitimize the erosion of human rights. Read More
Advocacy News / 24 February 2026 At UN, Humanists Call for the Protection of Women and Girls from Female Genital Mutilation Humanists International has warned the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of religion or belief must never be misused to… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2026 / UN Human Rights Council / Item 2: Annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights / Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (23rd February – 31st March 2026) Annual Panel… Read More
Advocacy News / 24 February 2026 Humanists International members participate in sixth annual UPR training session The workshop provided practical guidance for Humanists International members wishing to engage in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR)… Read More
Humanists International News / 23 February 2026 Listen Now: Humanists International Launches Podcast Humanists International launched its new global podcast, Freedom of Thought, featuring expert discussions on the human rights and legal challenges… Read More
Humanists International event / 25 February 26 - 25 February 26 Freedom of Thought Report 2025 Launch Event Humanists International is launching its 2025 Freedom of Thought Report on February 25, 2026, to examine global human rights and… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 January 2026 Humanists International Joins Civil Society Call for UN Special Session on Iran Humanists International has joined dozens of civil society organizations in urging the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to urgently… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2026 / United States / An Open Letter in Response to Executive Order Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties We, the undersigned, are writing in response to the Executive Order titled “Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions,… Read More
General news / 11 December 2025 Humanists International welcomes the appointment of Rachel Laser to USCIRF, hailing her as a champion for the separation of church and state Humanists International welcomes the appointment of Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State,… Read More
Advocacy News / 10 December 2025 Humanists question EU budget credibility on values at Article 17 Dialogue Humanists International has warned that the European Union’s next long-term budget risks undermining its own commitments to human rights, equality,… Read More