General news / 16 November 2021 Humanists International launches 2021 edition of the Freedom of Thought Report Humanists International launches the 10th edition of its Freedom of Thought Report, examining the situation for humanists, atheists and the… Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Denmark / International Humanist and Ethical Union / Item 6: Universal Periodic Review / UPR Statement on Denmark Oral statement Humanists International UN Human Rights Council, 48th Session (September 13th – October 8th 2021) UPR: Denmark Thank… Read More
Advocacy blog / 13 August 2021 / Lillie Ashworth The hollow theatrics of Lebanon’s human rights presentation at the UN "There is a culture of impunity in Lebanon", Freethought Lebanon reflects on Lebanon's UPR presentation at the UN. Read More
Status: Active Case of Concern / India / Freedom of expression / Under Threat Narendra Nayak Read More
Members and partners / 22 June 2021 Unprecedented interference of the Vatican to modify an anti-hate crime law in Italy The Holy See has invoked its Concordat with the Italian government to seek modifications of a law currently discussed by… Read More
Advocacy blog / 16 June 2021 / Lillie Ashworth New report sheds light on persecution of non-believers in Africa Non-believers in Africa lack legal protection, suffer political isolation and social intolerance, blogs Leo Igwe. Read More
Advocacy News / 29 April 2021 At OSCE, Humanists International introduces secularism to rule of law debate Humanists International explained how upholding neutrality between different beliefs enables States to uphold human rights and equality. Read More
Advocacy Statement / 2021 / Hungary / Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe / Role of secularism in promoting rule of law and inclusive law-making OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) II on Democratic Law-Making: Ensuring Participation Submission of Humanists International 26-27 April 2021 My… Read More
Advocacy News / 26 April 2021 Hungarian Atheists’ UPR report exposes crisis of human rights and democracy The UPR submission highlighted how the government’s exploitation of 'Christian values' has damaged human rights and democracy in Hungary. Read More
Advocacy blog / 11 March 2021 / Gabriel Andreescu New PhD thesis on the right of children to freedom of conscience in Romania Emil Moise is the President of Solidarity for Freedom of Conscience, an Associate of Humanists International. He published a new… Read More
Members and partners / 11 February 2021 Humanists in Slovakia and UK campaign for wider participation of non-religious in national censuses Two national censuses are due to be launched in Slovakia and the UK in the coming weeks and our Members… Read More