Leading Indian rationalist assassinated by gunmen
It is with deep shock and saddness that we report the assassination this morning (Tuesday, 20 August) of one of…
Read More
New website on documenting discrimination against the non-religious
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is pleased to launch a new website, freethoughtreport.com available from today. Freethoughtreport.com is a hub for…
Read More
IHEU protests “gratuitous, violent sentence” handed to Saudi liberal activist
A writer and activist known for his liberal views was sentenced on Monday to 600 lashes and 7 years in…
Read More
After Marte’s pardon, IHEU joins call for reform in United Arab Emirates
It was reported yesterday that Marte Deborah Dalelv, a Norwegian citizen based in Qatar and on a work trip to…
Read More
Humanists condemn confiscation of religious texts in Uzbekistan
The authorities in Uzbekistan have been raiding homes and confiscating religious texts such as the Koran and the Bible. The…
Read More
UN puts pressure on Vatican over clerical abuse – IHEU’s role
A United Nations panel has put pressure on the Vatican to explain its responses to the widespread sexual abuse scandal…
Read More
Apostasy is not a crime
International Humanist and Ethical Union Joint statement with British Humanist Association and Center for Inquiry UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 22nd…
Read More
“Speak, for the cup of hemlock is not yet on your lips” by jailed atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin
Bangladeshi atheist blogger Asif Mohiuddin has been in prison since 3 April for "hurting religious beliefs". The formal charges…
Read More
Prominent atheist blogger remains in danger pending blasphemy trial in Bangladesh
Asif Mohiuddin was imprisoned on 3 April for writing an openly atheist blog, which has been suspended under order by the Bangladesh…
Read More
International Groups Urge Obama to Act on Human Rights Abuses Linked to Beliefs in “Witchcraft”
An international consortium of human rights groups, children's charities and experts, including religious and secular organisations, has urged US president…
Read More
Humanists celebrate US Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage
Humanists in America and internationally have welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States that the country's…
Read More