IHEU highlights role of child marriage in blocking girls’ right to education
Around the world, girls are severely deprived when it comes to education. At the 29th session of the UN Human…
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IHEU highlights “traditional” and “cultural” practices that undermine women’s sexual and reproductive rights
During an intervention at the UN Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) head of delegation, Elizabeth…
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New Sharia law, harsh penalties, worse to come: Brunei’s human rights review
Earlier this year, Brunei started the process of introducing Sharia law into its penal code. The new Penal Code contains…
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Church-state entanglement and pushing religious values: Norway’s human rights review
In association with its member organisation, the Norwegian Humanist Association, Human-Etisk Forbund (NHA), the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has…
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Vatican challenged by UN over its handling of child abuse
Representatives from the Vatican have faced tough questions over the Holy See’s record on sexual abuse and other forms of…
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Joint statement on child marriage
Joint statement by Center for Inquiry, British Humanist Association and International Humanist and Ethical Union UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 22nd…
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Neglect in Bulgarian children’s homes
International Humanist and Ethical Union UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 23rd Session 27 May to 14 June 2013 Agenda Item 4:…
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Take Action: Social media campaign against “witch-hunting” ministry in Nigeria
Human Rights Groups Call for Week of Social Media Activism Against Witch-Hunts in Cross River State, Nigeria A group of…
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Humanists speak out on the appalling practice and consequences of child marriage
Speaking for the British Humanist Association at the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council this week (Monday 24…
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International Groups Urge Obama to Act on Human Rights Abuses Linked to Beliefs in “Witchcraft”
An international consortium of human rights groups, children's charities and experts, including religious and secular organisations, has urged US president…
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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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