At UN, prominent Nigerian humanist demands freedom for Mubarak Bala
Dr. Leo Igwe spoke before the Council to condemn the unjust sentencing of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, and to call…
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Update on Mubarak Bala
Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 51st Session (12 September – 1 April 2022) General…
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At UN, Humanists International calls for justice following murder of Mahsa Amini
At the UN, Humanists International urges Iran to uphold freedom of protest and demands accountability for the murder of Mahsa…
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Iran: death in custody of Mahsa Amini
Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 51st Session (12 September – 7 October 2022) General…
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Caste discrimination fuels modern slavery practices in India, says Indian humanist activist at UN
Humanist activist from India links caste discrimination to modern slavery practices.
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Caste and modern slavery practices in India
Oral statement International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 51st Session (12 September – 7 October 2022) Interactive…
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Coalition urges the EU to guarantee an enabling visa framework for human rights defenders
Human rights defenders have the right to carry out their work safely, but are increasingly at risk. An international coalition…
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Belgian humanists condemn lack of abortion access for Ukrainian refugees
In a speech to the European Parliament, the President of Centre d’Action Laïque has condemned restrictions on abortion access faced…
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Humanists International welcomes new Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed Dr. Nazila Ghanea as the new Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or…
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UN renews expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity
The mandate’s renewal will ensure that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) will remain a…
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“Overturning Roe v Wade has not ended the attack on abortion”, says Humanists International at UN
Humanists International condemns in the strongest terms the United States Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the constitutional right to abortion.
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