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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At UN, Humanists call on Denmark to improve on non-discrimination in terms of FoRB
Statement made by Danish Humanist Society and Humanists International on Denmark at the UN Human Rights Council, during the UPR.
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Humanists back robust UN resolution on child marriage in times of crisis
The Council adopted the resolution on “child marriage in times of crisis”, despite hostile amendments emphasizing “religious specificities”.
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Humanists International urges Egypt and Nigeria to uphold rights of non-religious, at UN
Humanists International has raised the case of Mubarak Bala, and reminded Egypt and Nigeria of their obligations under the Durban…
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UPR Statement on Belgium
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council 48th Session (13 September – 8 October 2021) UPR…
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UPR Statement on Denmark
Oral statement Humanists International UN Human Rights Council, 48th Session (September 13th – October 8th 2021) UPR: Denmark Thank…
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