IHEU condemns Holy See for undermining democracy and human rights
Speaking at the 18th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 23 September, IHEU representative Cathy Buchs condemned the…
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IHEU attacks traditional practices leading to maternal deaths
IHEU representative Hannah Bock raised two examples of traditional practices that are continuing to impede efforts to reduce maternal mortality:…
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IHEU calls on religious leaders to condemn violence, again and again and again…
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva today (12 September 2011), IHEU representative Hannah Bock called on religious leaders…
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Irish PM condemns the Vatican for ‘managing’ “the rape and torture of children” FR
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has gained an unexpected ally in its criticism of the Roman Catholic Church’s…
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Corruption and human rights
International Humanist and Ethical Union UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 16th Session (28 February to 25 March 2011) Item 2, Reports…
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Gay Humanists welcome United Nations resolution
The UK gay Humanist charity the Pink Triangle Trust (PTT) has warmly welcomed the UN Human Rights Council resolution on…
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From the UN: World Health Day
The theme for this year’s World Health Day—on April 7, 2011—was “Combat Drug Resistance”. It raised the alarm about the…
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Resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council 16/18
12 April 2011 Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based…
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IHEU calls for the abolition of Africa’s blasphemy laws
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has called on the African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) to…
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Council of Europe moves to make Humanists equal with religions
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has welcomed the Council of Europe’s move to include Humanist organizations in international…
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Grayling named president of British Humanist Association
A. C. Grayling, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) representative to the UN Human Rights Council, has been appointed the…
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