Just a few days to go until the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa! This quote comes from keynote speaker A.C. Grayling CBE, a towering figure in contemporary philosophy, he's authored over 30 books on ethics, reason and secular life.

New episode of Freedom of Thought! We're joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, co-founder and CEO of Humanist Ideas Ambassadors. Since founding HIA in 2016 after her own wedding, she's helped marry 2,200+ couples and built a network of 55 celebrants. Listen now: hmnts.in/Podcast

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In the wake of the attack on Berlin Pride, Humanists International joins the Humanist Association of Berlin-Brandenburg in grief and solidarity. A free society proves its strength in its ability to defend diversity and equality of all people. Read the full statement: humanistisch.de/ueber-den-ve...

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In less than 2 weeks, more than 500 delegates from over 40 countries will gather in Ottawa for the World Humanist Congress 2026! Tickets for the Congress are officially sold out. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on this year's Congress and everything coming next.

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If you care about the global humanist movement, human rights and secularism, you need to be listening to the Freedom of Thought podcast by Humanists International and Humanise Live. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts by searching for Freedom of Thought or visit: hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanist Canada Executive Director Janalee Morris stopped by CTV's Your Morning Ottawa to chat all things World Humanist Congress! Tickets for the Congress are officially sold out but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.

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The countdown is on! We can't wait to welcome you to Ottawa in just 2 weeks for the World Humanist Congress 2026. Tickets are officially sold out but you don't have to miss out on what's next. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

New episode of the Freedom of Thought Podcast is here! Humanists International are joined by Rachel Laser for a powerful conversation: "The Fight to Keep Religion Out of Government." Listen now: search "Freedom of Thought" wherever you get your podcasts or head to: hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanists Australia has launched Altruistic, a new label dedicated to popularising humanism through music and culture. In a new blog post, Tobi Ruwase explores why humanist voices matter in music and film and how Altruistic can help build them. Read more: humanists.international/blog/humanis...

Humanists Australia’s Altruistic: Why Humanism belongs in music, film and culture

Every movement needs a soundtrack. Humans are social beings and humanists aren’t any different — we gather.

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Humanists International has made a submission to the UN Human Rights Committee highlighting four issues relating to the right to freedom of religion or belief and anti-rights movements. Read more: humanists.international/2026/07/huma...

Humanists International makes a submission on freedom of association to the UN

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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In a joint statement made at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International and Humanistischer Verband Österreich have urged Austria to strengthen state neutrality in matters of religion and belief. Read more: humanists.international/2026/07/huma...

Humanists International calls on Austria to strengthen state neutrality at the UN

In a joint statement made at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International and Humanistischer Verband Österreich have urged Austria to strengthen state neutrality in matters...

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Humanists International has announced that Roslyn Mould will be stepping down from her position as Vice President of the Board. The Board and staff team extend their heartfelt thanks to Roslyn for her years of dedicated service. Read more: humanists.international/2026/07/rosl...

Roslyn Mould to step down as Vice President of Humanists International

Roslyn Mould, Board member since 2019 and Vice President since 2023, announces her departure from the Board.

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Human rights and free thought are worth defending and right now, we need your help. We've launched a fundraising campaign and reaching our goal depends on people like you acting today. Even £20 helps our team defend human rights and freedom of thought where it matters most.

Humanists International has joined 32 civil society organizations in signing a letter to EU Member States, calling on them to protect funding for civil society in the next EU budget. Read more: europe.ippf.org/news/civil-s...

Civil Society Networks Call on EU Member States to Protect Funding for Democracy and Rights | IPPF Europe & Central Asia

32 European networks representing over 2,800 organisations urge EU Member States to increase AgoraEU and safeguard CERV+ funding in the next EU budget.

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Have you listened to the Freedom of Thought podcast yet? Hosted by Gary McLelland & Leon Langdon, the show dives deep into the fight for freedom of belief and expression around the world. Search "Freedom of Thought" wherever you get your podcasts, or listen now: hmnts.in/Podcast

The World Humanist Congress 2026 in Ottawa, Canada has officially sold out! If you weren't able to secure a spot this year, the World Humanist Congress is now held annually, so we hope to see you at the next one.

“If we think science tells us what is real and compassion tells us what’s right, then that light is never going to go out.” Fish Stark Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or visit: hmnts.in/Podcast

This is your last chance, only a few tickets left! Get yours today for the World Humanist Congress 2026, taking place August 7-9 in Ottawa, Canada. Don't miss your spot: humanists.international/event/world-...

Humanists International is among the signatories of this article reflecting on key takeaways from the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council. Read more: ishr.ch/latest-updat...

HRC62: Civil society presents key takeaways from the session

We welcome initiatives to mark the Council’s 20th anniversary, and its significant contributions to developing international law, prevention, and promoting accountability for atrocity crimes and other...

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Freedom of Thought is a global news and interview podcast examining the state of freedom of belief, expression and human rights worldwide. This week's guest is Christian Lomsdalen, President of the Norwegian Humanist Association (Human-Etisk Forbund).

We have sold 490 tickets for the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this summer! Get yours before they sell out. Join the biggest global movement working to forge human-centered solutions and turn humanist ideals into powerful, real-world action.

New episode of the Freedom of Thought Podcast! Every year, around 12,000 Norwegian teenagers take part in Humanist Confirmation, a course and ceremony built entirely on humanist values, organized by the Norwegian Humanist Association. Listen now: hmnts.in/Podcast

Every donation we receive helps us to campaign on humanist issues, lobby for humanist values at international institutions (including the United Nations) and build the humanist movement around the world. Become an individual supporters today: humanists.international/join/

Imagine sending your kids to school and being told they were taught that if they skip church on Sunday they could be hit by a car. Find out more in the new episode of the Freedom of Thought podcast. Search for ‘Freedom of Thought’ wherever you get your podcasts or visit hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanism is a non religious life stance that puts reason, compassion and human rights at the centre of how we understand the world. Here are five people you may not have known were humanists.