UPDATE: Gulalai Ismail released on bail
This morning (12 October 2018) human rights activist Gulalai Ismail was arrested by the Pakistani FIA (Federal Investigation Authority) while re-entering the…
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Blasphemy-accused tell Ireland: time to abolish “blasphemy” law
An unprecedented international coalition of people accused of “blasphemy” in their home countries has called on the “people of Ireland”…
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“Russia: Allow people to express freely what they believe and whom they love,” urges IHEU at UN
Everyone has the right to free expression, and not to face discrimination because of their sexuality, including in Russia. This…
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At UN, IHEU urges abolition of apostasy laws
Today at the United Nations, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has condemned states that criminalize apostasy. Speaking on behalf…
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IHEU urges OSCE states with blasphemy laws to repeal them!
At a human rights meeting with the participating countries of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the…
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IHEU to OSCE: Protect free media to promote public trust and cohesion
Humanists have called on states in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) region to promote free media,…
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Ensure safe abortions to fight maternal mortality, say humanists at UN
Humanists at the UN have highlighted that many women continue to die from preventable causes in pregnancy and childbirth, and…
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IHEU Condemns Pakistan PM for his blasphemy stance, at UN
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has called on Pakistan to repeal its blasphemy laws, and to promote tolerance…
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Where is Ahmad, sentenced to death “for atheism”?
In April 2017 Ahmad Al Shamri was sentenced to death “for atheism” by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia. One…
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Stop putting unfit states on the Human Rights Council, coalition tells UN members
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has joined a coalition of NGOs calling on Member States of the United…
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Abortion, right to life and maternal mortality
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 39th Session (10th – 28th September 2018) General Debate…
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