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…
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Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation
ORAL STATEMENT Humanists International 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (23rd February – 31st March 2026) Annual Panel…
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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)…
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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…
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Global Civil Society Unites to Defend Multilateralism Against US Withdrawal
Humanists International has led a global civil society initiative bringing together more than 60 organisations to respond to a recent…
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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,…
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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,…
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Humanists warn EU of “manufactured polarization” at Article 17 dialogue
Humanists International has warned the European Commission that growing polarization across Europe is increasingly deliberate, well-funded, and technologically amplified, posing…
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18 MEPs to Commission: New EU Envoy on freedom of religion or belief must not undermine human rights
A cross-party group of 18 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has sent a letter to the European Commission, warning…
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Humanists International calls for a human rights expert to be appointed as next EU Special Envoy on freedom of religion or belief
In an open letter, Humanists International has urged the European Commission to appoint an expert with a track record of…
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Humanists Highlight Nexus Between Freedom of Religion or Belief and Death to UN Expert
Humanists International and several of its member organizations have submitted responses to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion…
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