Advocacy News / 29 June 2021 At UN, Humanists International calls for freedom of thought in schools Responding to a report on the cultural dimensions of the right to education, Humanists International advocated for critical and creative… Read More
Advocacy News / 10 June 2021 Free trade should not come at expense of human rights, humanists tell European Parliament Humanists reminded MEPs that free trade comes with responsibilities with respect to human rights and the environment. Read More
Advocacy News / 29 April 2021 At OSCE, Humanists International introduces secularism to rule of law debate Humanists International explained how upholding neutrality between different beliefs enables States to uphold human rights and equality. Read More
Advocacy News / 26 April 2021 Hungarian Atheists’ UPR report exposes crisis of human rights and democracy The UPR submission highlighted how the government’s exploitation of 'Christian values' has damaged human rights and democracy in Hungary. Read More
Advocacy News / 19 March 2021 Humanists call for Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease persecution of LGBTI activists At the UN Human Rights Council today, Humanists International called on Ghana, Tunisia and Turkey to cease their persecution of… Read More
Advocacy News / 18 March 2021 In Croatia, access to abortion is “exposed to intense ideological pressure”, says Humanists International at UN In a joint statement, Humanists International highlighted 'conscientious objection' and anti-abortion harassment as limiting access to abortion in practice. Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Croatia / UN Human Rights Council / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review / Sexual and reproductive health and rights in Croatia ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 46th Session (22 February to 23 March 2021) Item… Read More
Advocacy News / 17 March 2021 Humanists International takes its call for vaccine equitability to the UN Humanists International called on States to ensure global equitability in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, and for an end to… Read More
Members and partners / 17 March 2021 Liberian humanists condemn expulsion of six-year old student for ‘witchcraft’ A primary school in Liberia has accused and expelled a six-year old student for reportedly being a ‘witch’ and for… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 March 2021 At UN, Humanists International criticizes the Maldives on its Human Rights record During a discussion on the human rights record of the Maldives, at the United Nations today, Humanists International highlighted its… Read More
Advocacy News / 16 March 2021 Humanists International at UN: justice for Asad Noor and Ashraf Fayadh is long overdue Humanists International took the floor to remind Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia of their moral and legal obligation to uphold the… Read More