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World Humanist Congress 2026

Join hundreds of international delegates in Ottawa 2026 for the World Humanist Congress, a powerful forum dedicated to advancing humanistic…

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Humanists International News / 30 January 2025

New report exposes the scale of blasphemy laws worldwide

Using examples drawn from among the 38 country entries updated in 2024, the Key Countries edition exposes the pernicious nature…

Humanists At Risk / 29 April 2025

Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany

Exactly five years after his detention Mubarak Bala arrived in Germany on 28 April 2025.

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Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement.

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We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build and support the humanist movement around the world.

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18 MEPs to Commission: New EU Envoy on freedom of religion or belief must not undermine human rights

2 December 2025 | 13531, Planá nad Lužnicí, Czechia

Empowering Humanist Voices Worldwide: Congress Scholarship Fund Launches

1 December 2025 | Canada

Norwegian Humanist Association (HEF) strengthens its ties to national politics

1 December 2025 | Fv120, 3580 Geilo, Norway

Secular Education in Uganda: Abrimac’s Masereka Solomon on Building Evidence-Based Schools

18 November 2025 | Ndélé, Central African Republic

Humanists Highlight Nexus Between Freedom of Religion or Belief and Death to UN Expert

30 October 2025 | Colombia

How Matt Dillahunty’s Journey as Host of The Atheist Experience Shaped Online Atheist Activism, Debate Trends, and Community Dynamics

13 October 2025 | Unnamed Road, Culbertson, NE 69024, USA

At UN, Humanists Call for Stronger Protections for Freedom of Religion or Belief in Kenya

7 October 2025 | B9, Kenya

Humanists ask Malaysia to create space for the non-religious

26 September 2025 | Malaysia

At UN, Humanists urge UN to reject Myanmar’s sham elections

12 September 2025 | Myanmar (Burma)

Māori Atheism and Identity: Eru Hiko-Tahuri on Humanism

1 September 2025 | Bulloc Hill Rd, The Rock NSW 2655, Australia

A New Chapter for Humanism in Peru: Young Minds, Bold Ideas, and a Grateful Heart

29 August 2025 | Peru

A Successful End to the 2025 Season: Humanist Youth Celebrations in Germany

31 July 2025 | Germany

Vice President’s Closing Speech at the Luxembourg General Assembly: A New Era for Humanism

24 July 2025 | Luxembourg

Humanists condemn Iraq’s refusal to protect women and girls in UPR response

7 July 2025 | Iraq

Humanists denounce Italy’s ideological drift during UN rights review

2 July 2025 | Italy

Humanists condemn red-tagging, artistic repression, and "blasphemy" laws in the Philippines

20 June 2025 |

Andrew Copson receives Nordic Humanist Honorary Award in Stockholm

13 June 2025 | Sweden

Conflict Policy and Humanists International: Case Study

27 April 2025 | Ukraine

Humanists condemn Indonesian court ruling on non-religious rights at United Nations

28 March 2025 | Indonesia

Humanists International condemns Brunei’s rejection of key human rights recommendations, including on abortion, blasphemy, and same-sex marriage

27 March 2025 | Brunei

Humanists call on Portugal to strengthen secularism in public institutions

26 March 2025 | R. Dionisio Pais 2, 2435 Freixianda, Portugal

Humanists International calls out Iran at UN for its repression of civil society

22 March 2025 | Iran

Young Humanists in Action: My Experience with the Reasoning Revolution Project

17 March 2025 | Romania

Humanists International calls for separation of state and religion in Bangladesh

17 March 2025 | Bangladesh

Humanists International calls on UN to condemn Vatican's child rights violations

14 March 2025 | Vatican City

The Future of the Humanist Movement in Malta

7 February 2025 | 6 Triq Ganni Portelli, Attard, Malta

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Daniel Freund at CONT - Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Commission

Advocacy News / 2 December 2025

18 MEPs to Commission: New EU Envoy on freedom of religion or belief must not undermine human rights

A cross-party group of 18 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has sent a letter to the European Commission, warning…

Conferences / 1 December 2025

Empowering Humanist Voices Worldwide: Congress Scholarship Fund Launches

Humanists International has launched the Congress Scholarship Fund to ensure activists and leaders from every region can take part in…

Membership blog / 1 December 2025 / Contributor

Norwegian Humanist Association (HEF) strengthens its ties to national politics

The appointment of former MP Heidi Nordby Lunde as HEF’s new Director of Politics and Public Relations highlights the growing…

Humanists International News / 1 December 2025

Registration Opens for the 2026 World Humanist Congress: “Humanism as Resistance”

The 2026 World Humanist Congress will bring together humanists worldwide to put Humanism as Resistance into action, with over 100…

Membership blog / 18 November 2025 / Scott Douglas Jacobsen

Secular Education in Uganda: Abrimac’s Masereka Solomon on Building Evidence-Based Schools

“A school is not a preaching center; a school is a learning center.” — Masereka Solomon

Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Ursula von der Leyen, Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of Ursula von der Leyen, Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, and Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration (from left to right)

Advocacy News / 3 November 2025

Humanists International calls for a human rights expert to be appointed as next EU Special Envoy on freedom of religion or belief

In an open letter, Humanists International has urged the European Commission to appoint an expert with a track record of…

Advocacy News / 30 October 2025

Humanists Highlight Nexus Between Freedom of Religion or Belief and Death to UN Expert

Humanists International and several of its member organizations have submitted responses to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion…

Membership blog / 30 October 2025 / Contributor

Norwegian scheme for state support to faith and lifestance organizations under reform

The article outlines proposed reforms to Norway’s faith and lifestance funding system, which has become unsustainable as Church of Norway…

Humanists International event / 07 August 26 - 09 August 26

World Humanist Congress 2026

Join hundreds of international delegates in Ottawa 2026 for the World Humanist Congress, a powerful forum dedicated to advancing humanistic…