The Romanian Secular Humanist Association have launched SciLit.eu, a free platform helping young people think critically and understand how science protects their rights. Explore it here: scilit.eu

SciLit - Scientific Literacy & Human Rights

Develop your critical thinking skills through interactive modules. Learn to identify misinformation, understand scientific methods, and protect human rights.

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In our latest blog, Tobi Ruwase of Humanists Australia's Altruistic label reflects on the culture shock of moving from a Nigerian private university built on memorization to a US grad school that invites you to question the textbook. Read the full post: humanists.international/blog/humanis...

Humanists Australia’s Altruistic: From "Humanist rock" to Ugandan classrooms

Satirical rock, a Ugandan youth project and a culture shock in US grad school: a humanist look at critical thinking.

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Humanists International has delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council highlighting the repression faced by Human Rights Defenders from anti-rights movements. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

Humanists International highlights civil society repression and human rights backsliding at the UN

In a statement delivered at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International highlighted the repression faced by Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from organized transnational anti...

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In a statement prepared by Humanists Malaysia with the support of Humanists International, we called on Malaysia to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, protecting the rights of non-religious Malaysians. @humanistsmalaysia.bsky.social

Humanists reiterate calls on Malaysia to protect non-religious rights

At the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists Malaysia and Humanists International have, for the second year in a row, called on Malaysia to protect the rights of the non-religious by ratifying the Intern...

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Today the President of the UN General Assembly convenes a high-level meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Humanists International is proud to have endorsed the Nuclear Abolition Day Appeal. www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter

Guatemala no es un caso aislado. En América Latina, el creciente peso del electorado evangélico lleva a gobiernos y legisladores a cortejarlo: Paraguay fijó por ley una fecha nacional de la Iglesia Evangélica y en Perú se propone que iglesias evangélicas gestionen colegios públicos.

El curioso interés de diputados por formalizar iglesias evangélicas

Las iglesias evangélicas crecen en los registros estatales no solo por conversiones divinas, sino también por impulso político. El gobierno de Alejandro Giammattei reconoció más congregaciones que nin...

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New on the blog! Adrián Núñez of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT) reflects on the Jehovah's Witnesses' major shift to allow most blood transfusions. Give it a read: humanists.international/blog/jehovah...

Jehovah's Witnesses to permit most blood transfusions

Peruvian Humanist Adrián Núñez reflects on the Jehovah's Witnesses' major shift to allow most blood transfusions.

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🌏 ASIA, LET’S TALK. Humanists across Asia face different circumstances; but many of us are asking the same fundamental questions: The Asian humanist movement is coming together. Will you be part of the conversation? 👉 Register now @ www.humanistsmalaysia.org/conference

2026 Virtual Asian Humanist Conference

Reason, Rights, and Resilience. Join humanists from across Asia, 3–4 October 2026.

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At the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has urged Syria to guarantee freedom of thought, conscience and belief for all in its permanent Constitution. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

Humanists International calls on Syria to protect non-religious citizens in its permanent Constitution

In a statement at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has called on Syria to guarantee freedom of thought, conscience, and belief for all in its permanent Constitu...

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Today at Humanists International we mark International Safe Abortion Day. People seek abortion care in diverse circumstances and for many different reasons. They deserve care that is safe, affordable and respectful. #SolidarityInAction #AbortionIsHealthCare

We campaign for an education system which equally respects the rights and freedoms of pupils, families and teachers of all backgrounds. Join our campaign for secular #education 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/education/ #FaithSchools #CollectiveWorship

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Join our campaign for an inclusive and secular education system.

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What is humanism? 🤔 Humanism is a rational, non-religious approach to life. Humanists strive to lead fulfilling, meaningful and ethical lives, using reason and empathy to guide them. Want to stay connected? Sign up to our newsletter: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

In this episode of the Freedom of Thought podcast, Gary and Leon were joined by Niamh Clowry, Operations Manager of the Humanist Association of Ireland. Listen now by searching ‘Freedom of Thought’ wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting: hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanists International has signed an ILGA statement condemning the large-scale police raids and detentions targeting LGBTQI+ activists in Turkey. This is a post from our Turkish Member organization and reads: Your Existence Is Not Up for Debate. LGBTQI+ Rights Are Human Rights.

Today, on International Day of Democracy, we are reminded that democracy is a core humanist value. Read our full declaration on Democracy here: humanists.international/policy/copen...

Copenhagen Declaration on Democracy: a humanist value - Humanists International

The 2023 World Humanist Congress, gathered in Copenhagen, adopted the following declaration on Democracy: a humanist value.

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Humanists International has made a submission to a UN Special Rapporteur highlighting the severe psychosocial challenges faced by humanist and non-religious defenders of freedom of religion or belief, who are routinely targeted because of both their identity and their human rights work.

Humanists International makes a submission to the UN on the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of humanist and non-religious human rights defenders

Humanists International has made a submission to the UN Human Rights Committee on Draft General Comment No. 38 on Article 22 (Freedom of Association) of the International Covenant on Civil and Politic...

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Humanism is a progressive non-theistic belief system that emphasizes human worth, human potential and human responsibility. If you think you might be a humanist and want to connect with the international humanist movement, sign up to our newsletter: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

Humanists International’s Associate, Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) has called for the outright rejection of a proposed bye-law seeking to prohibit the invocation of harmful juju in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more: thesun.ng/group-kicks-...

Group kicks against proposed anti-juju bill, says it's unconstitutional

A rights group has called for the rejection of a proposed anti-juju bill in Tai LGA, arguing it violates constitutional rights.

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Humanists International addressed the UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session, challenging the use of religion and culture as legal cover for the systematic exclusion of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

“Resistance is a daily act.” Maggie Ardiente. At the 2026 World Humanist Congress, we explored what that resistance can look like, from confronting Christian nationalism and misinformation to defending human rights, secular institutions, and the social contract.

Humanists International commemorates the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a day dedicated to safeguarding the right to learn during conflict and crisis. Find out more: www.un.org/en/observanc...

In a new blog post, Adrián Núñez, Board Member of Humanists International and co-founder of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT), draws on philosopher Imre Lakatos's framework to explore how humanist organizations can safeguard their foundational values while remaining open to challenge.

Protecting the "hard core" of humanism: a Lakatosian approach

Adrián Núñez explores how Lakatos's philosophy could help humanist organizations balance open debate with institutional integrity.

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Afghanistan's gender apartheid must be named for what it is: a crime against humanity. Full statement here: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

Humanists International calls for codifying gender apartheid as a crime against humanity

Humanists International has delivered a statement at the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the instrumentalization of religion and culture to justify the legal framework for g...

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Líderes de las organizaciones humanistas en latinoamerica nos reunimos de forma virtual para discutir el tema de la intersección entre el activismo humanista y la política.

Season 2 finale: our Ask Us Anything episode. We covered how to stay hopeful when the news feels relentless, Humanists International’s 2026 wins and the thinkers who shaped Gary and Leon's own humanist views. New episode out now: hmnts.in/Podcast

On August 10, the world marked World Day Against Witch Hunts, a day to honor victims and survivors and to confront an ongoing human rights crisis. Find out more about how the day was marked: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/wdawh2026

Beyond historical echoes: How global communities marked World Day Against Witch Hunts 2026   — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

INAWARA Find out how individuals, organisations and human rights advocates around the world honoured World Day Against Witch Hunts and found practical, constructive ways to protect human rights and ...

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The world is getting harder for people who look, love or believe differently. Those who care about equality and freedom of expression need to unite behind a common cause. Humanism can be that resistance. Sign up to our newsletter to find out more: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

Here are just a few of the fantastic achievements of Humanists International over the years. If you want to support our work, please consider donating to our JustGiving campaign to fuel our advocacy directly. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sup...

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In a world where the right to think, question, and believe is increasingly under threat, staying informed is the first step toward action. Freedom of Thought is the weekly podcast from Humanists International. This episode focuses on the atheist struggle in Ghana with Roslyn Mould.