IHEU laments Human Rights Council member states who imprison “blasphemers”
Several states in which convicted ‘blasphemers’ are currently in jail are also current members of the Human Rights Council. This…
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UK government supports IHEU Freedom of Thought report
A report by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has received welcoming support during parliamentary proceedings of the UK’s…
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New website on documenting discrimination against the non-religious
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is pleased to launch a new website, freethoughtreport.com available from today. Freethoughtreport.com is a hub for…
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IHEU protests “gratuitous, violent sentence” handed to Saudi liberal activist
A writer and activist known for his liberal views was sentenced on Monday to 600 lashes and 7 years in…
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After Marte’s pardon, IHEU joins call for reform in United Arab Emirates
It was reported yesterday that Marte Deborah Dalelv, a Norwegian citizen based in Qatar and on a work trip to…
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Humanists condemn confiscation of religious texts in Uzbekistan
The authorities in Uzbekistan have been raiding homes and confiscating religious texts such as the Koran and the Bible. The…
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Prominent atheist blogger remains in danger pending blasphemy trial in Bangladesh
Asif Mohiuddin was imprisoned on 3 April for writing an openly atheist blog, which has been suspended under order by the Bangladesh…
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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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French Freethinkers call for abolition of the Alsace-Moselle Concordat
The French National Freethought Federation (FNLP), Fédération Nationale de la Libre Pensée, and the Rationalist Union, Union Rationaliste, have held…
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Secular groups criticise “World Statesmen Award” for Indonesian President
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and the Center for Inquiry (CFI) are dismayed that…
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As humanists defend atheist bloggers, Islamists threaten “siege” of Dhaka
March against "atheist bloggers" outnumbered Dhaka building collapse rally at least five times over Islamists threaten "siege" of Dhaka if…
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