Apostasy is not a crime
International Humanist and Ethical Union Joint statement with British Humanist Association and Center for Inquiry UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 22nd…
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Humanists in Europe welcome new EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief
New European Guidelines uphold the right to “ridicule” religion or belief, including on social media The rights of atheists and…
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A little perspective on “Islamophobia” in Britain
We must be vigilant against bigotry and hatred, but media inflation of the response to a murder, calling it an…
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IHEU: Mauritania is making little progress on abolishing slavery
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has again crticised Mauritania for its failures to tackle endemic slavery in the…
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Bulgaria commits to a full report on neglect in children’s homes following IHEU criticism
Humanists at the UN have rejected the response of Bulgaria to concerns over child neglect in the country, yesterday (10 June…
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NGOs attack India over caste and Dalit rights
Several NGOs spoke out today (11 June 2013) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva about the appalling treatment of…
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Humanist delegations defend rights of atheists at United Nations
Humanists at the United Nations have coordinated a series of speeches on human rights issues affecting atheists and those accused…
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Humanists Speak Out on Human Rights Abuse – UN Geneva
The international humanist team at the UN Geneva led by IHEU spoke three times in the debate on civil and…
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Cultural Rights and Discrimination Against Women – UN Geneva
Speaking on Monday 3rd. June 2013 at the UN Geneva, Elizabeth O’Casey, main representative of Center for Inquiry condemned those…
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The Safety of Journalists and the Freedom of the Press
Reports are emerging today of a crackdown on media in Uganda, with Monitor group newspapers and radio stations "besieged"…
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IHEU responds to Bulgaria on the plight of children in institutions.
No investigation of the children's deaths On 4th April 2013 Bulgaria responded to criticism by IHEU of the appalling treatment…
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