Humanists denounce proposed law to criminalize atheism in Egypt
Egyptian lawmakers will consider a bill which would criminalize not believing in God. The proposed bill was discussed by the head of parliament’s…
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Humanists “actively persecuted” in seven countries in 2017, finds IHEU report
New incidents or trends in seven countries show active persecution of atheists and humanists in 2017 85 countries in total…
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Mauritanian blogger accused of “apostasy” to be released – His immediate safety is paramount
A blogger imprisoned in Mauritania for almost four years, and who at various times was sentenced to death, now looks…
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Academic sentenced to death as “Mossad agent” by Iran following torture and unfair trial
Iranian academic, Ahmadreza Djalali, was sentenced to death last Saturday (21 October) and was given only 20 days to appeal against the…
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IHEU and Filipino Freethinkers condemn Philippines on its human rights record, at UN
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) in partnership with Filipino Freethinkers has today condemned the Philippines for its treatment of…
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Humanists call on Saudi Arabia to release man sentenced to death for atheism
Humanist groups today called on the Saudi government to release a man convicted of atheism and sentenced to death. US-based…
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Man sentenced to death ‘for atheism’ in Saudi Arabia
29-year-old Ahmad Al Shamri has been sentenced to death after his appeal against charges of ‘atheism and blasphemy’ were denied…
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Pakistan is harassing and persecuting the non-religious under the guise of “blasphemy”
The first few months of 2017 has seen a disturbing attack on ‘atheist’, ‘liberal’ and ‘secular’ writers and bloggers in Pakistan,…
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Sentenced to 12 years for stealing about US$40 from a church in Guatemala
Articulo en Español aquí On 9 November 2016, Benjamín Alcón Mejía was sentenced to 12 years prison for stealing from…
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Uphold human rights: abolish laws against blasphemy and apostasy globally, IHEU tells UN
The IHEU at the UN Human Rights Council has called for global repeal of apostasy and blasphemy laws, which are…
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International condemnation as professor from Free University Brussels sentenced to death in Iran
An Iranian professor who studied and worked internationally has been sentenced to death in Iran for unknown crimes, without a…
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