IHEU urges UN to lead the way in combatting violence against children
During her first intervention at the 31st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union’s…
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Role of secularism must not be overlooked in human rights
The principles of political secularism must not be overlooked as a factor is promoting democracy and human rights, a meeting…
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IHEU’s Freedom of Thought Report 2015… “Why should we pamper Saudi Arabia for oil?”
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) produces and publishes the annual Freedom of Thought Report, a flagship survey on the legal status and human rights…
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Discriminatory practices based on culture, religion and tradition
International Humanist and Ethical Union United Nations Human Rights Council, 29th Session (15th June – 3rd July 2015) Interactive Dialogue…
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IHEU calls for strong universalism from UN, in face of ISIS brutality
In its final statement at the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union…
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Criticism of Islamic tenets not the same as Islamophobia, argues IHEU
During a debate on racism at the UN Human Rights Council, International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) representative, Kacem El…
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On Global Day of Action for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion, IHEU calls on UN to protect SRHR of all
Today, on the Global Day of Action for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion, the International Humanist and Ethical Union…
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IHEU calls out Russia at UN on its treatment of civil society
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has highlighted the increasingly grave situation for civil society in Russia, including for…
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Free speech, a muted Council, and the dubious weapon of offence
From the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council, IHEU's head of delegation, Elizabeth O’Casey, discusses some of the…
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“Human Rights need Secularism” argues the IHEU at the UN
During her first statement at the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union’s (IHEU)…
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IHEU discusses ‘Right to Life’ with UN Human Rights Committee
At the United Nations in Geneva, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has urged the UN Human Rights Committee…
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