The role of superstition in causing discrimination and hate against persons with albinism
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral statement UN Human Rights Council, 49th Session (28 February – 1 April 2022) Item…
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At UN, Humanists International champions artistic and scientific freedom
In its first statement to the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has called on the…
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Importance of cultural and scientific freedoms
International Humanist and Ethical Union 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (28 February – 1 April 2022)…
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UN Human Rights Council votes overwhelmingly to establish a Commission of Inquiry on Russian violations in Ukraine
The 47 members of the United Nations Human Rights Council have today voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling…
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Statement at the urgent debate on the situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement UN Human Rights Council 49th Session (28 February 2022 to 01 April 2022)…
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Humanists International: “Human Rights Council must act in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”
Ahead of an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights situation in Ukraine, Humanists International…
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Humanists International joins 349 civil society groups calling for UN to be more open to NGOs
A group of NGOs have sent a letter to all UN states urging them to reform the UN Committee on…
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Statement in response to renewal of Human Rights Council efficiency measures
International Humanist and Ethical Union Oral Statement Organizational session for the 16th cycle of the Human Rights Council 6 December…
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Humanists International’s member organizations participate in UPR workshop
During the training, 21 participants from 12 member organizations learned about how to engage effectively with the process.
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UN renews “efficiency” measures, restricting civil society participation
Humanists International participated in a civil society campaign highlighting how the "efficiency measures" are undermining the Council’s commitment to human…
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Humanists International welcomes UN Report on Freedom of Thought
Humanists International has welcomed a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr Ahmed Shaheed,…
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