UPR Statement on Russia
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 39th Session (10th – 28th September 2018) UPR: Russian…
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“Russia: Allow people to express freely what they believe and whom they love,” urges IHEU at UN
Everyone has the right to free expression, and not to face discrimination because of their sexuality, including in Russia. This…
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Populism and anti-LGBTI prejudice
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union UN Human Rights Council, 38th Session…
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At the UN, IHEU calls out populist leaders promoting homophobia and hate
Humanists at the United Nations have criticized the track record of many populist leaders and governments on LGBTI people and…
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“Humanists united will never be defeated!”: what I learnt from humanists in Latin America
Humanists International Growth and Development Officer, Giovanni Gaetani, blogs on a working tour of Latin America - where Humanists International…
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IHEU returns to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has re-established its presence at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.…
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Endangering women, LGBTI people, journalists and rights defenders: Human rights concerns in Guatemala
Humanists at the UN have called on the government of Guatemala to give equal rights to LGBTI people, better protect…
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International and Ghanaian humanists call on Ghana to respect human rights in face of traditional practices
In a joint statement made by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) and the Humanist Association of Ghana (HAG),…
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“We serve every citizen of this Earth”: Puerto Rico Governor vetoes law against LGBT people
Last night Governor Ricardo Rosselló vetoed House Bill 1018, a measure that would have allowed individuals and religious groups to…
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Café Humaniste goes viral: from Suriname to Kenya, Uganda and the Philippines
Our Cafe Humaniste event in Suriname last month was a great success and was featured in national TV news. Now, the…
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Religious can discriminate against LGBT people, says Puerto Rico Senate
Following the House of Representatives, the Senate of Puerto Rico has approved a law “to protect Freedom of Religion” which…
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