Humanists International

Advanced Search

Action Alert / 13 May 2024

Nigeria: Court of Appeal reduces sentence of Mubarak Bala

Success in the appeal of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, whose 24-year sentence has been reduced to five years on appeal

Humanists International event / 30 August 24 - 01 September 24

2024 General Assembly

The 2024 Humanists International General Assembly will take place in Singapore from 30 August until 1 September 2024, hosted in…

General news / 14 December 2023

Humanists on the front line of democracies globally, new report shows

Humanists International launches 12th annual Key Countries edition of the Freedom of Thought Report

What is humanism?

What is humanism?

Are you a humanist? Learn more about the rational, ethical worldview that is humanism

General Assembly

About

About

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

Find out more about Humanists International

What is humanism?

Discover the meaning and values of humanism

Sign up for the Newsletter

Sign up to receive humanist news from around the world

Become a member or an Individual Supporter

Search for members and organizations near you

View our campaigns and how to take part

What We Do

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.

Read more

We rely on the support of humanists like you to keep our work moving forward

Amount

$10
$25
$50
$100

Other

Type

One off
Monthly

Latest News from around the world

See all our news

Historic humanist wedding in Lithuania gathers more than 21,000 signatures

31 May 2024 | Lithuania

Philippines: HAPI’s youth training program completes successful run

29 May 2024 |

Young humanists drive change in Peru

29 May 2024 | Peru

Advocacy group fights human rights abuses against alleged ‘witches’ in Africa

22 May 2024 | Ndélé, Central African Republic

Humanists Brazil launches pioneering e-book on humanism

16 May 2024 | Novo Progresso - State of Pará, 68193-000, Brazil

Humanist Conference in Singapore: Exploring Secularism and Interfaith Harmony

26 April 2024 | Singapore

Norwegian Humanist Association reaches 150,000 members

24 April 2024 | Northern Europe

Humanists International joins Call for Open Civic Space ahead of European elections

8 April 2024 | 13531, Planá nad Lužnicí, Czechia

Humanists International urges better protection of Human Rights Defenders globally

27 March 2024 | Greece

Humanist movement makes a comeback in Libya

27 March 2024 | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

At UN, Humanists call for strengthened access to abortion in Germany

26 March 2024 | Germany

At UN, Humanists International voices concern over shrinking space for civil society in Russia

25 March 2024 | Russia

Extreme politics and "blasphemy" in Pakistan

11 March 2024 | Pakistan

Ugandan humanists empower youth leaders to champion democratic values

8 March 2024 | Uganda

Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile app

26 January 2024 | Romania

Humanists International raises situation of the non-religious in India with European Parliament

4 January 2024 | India

Humanists International strengthens ties with Kenyan humanist organizations during visit

22 November 2023 | B9, Kenya

Humanists and IPPFoRB host Human Rights Workshop for South Asian Parliamentarians

31 October 2023 | Nepal

Barbados

At UN, Humanists urge Barbados to outlaw death penalty and corporal punishment, and improve situation for LGBTI+ persons and women

10 October 2023 | Barbados

At UN, Cheick Mkhaitir condemns role of blasphemy and apostasy laws in perpetuating slavery in Mauritania

18 September 2023 | Mauritania

At UN, Maltese humanists highlight discriminatory power of Catholic Church, and State failings on reproductive rights and education

11 September 2023 | 6 Triq Ganni Portelli, Attard, Malta

Kabul, Afghanistan

Humanists at Risk: Spotlight on Afghanistan

17 August 2023 | Afghanistan

Humanists restate their condemnation of Russian invasion of Ukraine

16 August 2023 | Denmark

At UN, Humanists highlight suppression of expression, and persecution of belief minorities, in Sri Lanka

11 July 2023 | Sri Lanka

At UN, Humanists highlight human rights failings in Guatemala

7 July 2023 | Guatemala

At UN, Humanists condemn Ghana’s anti-LGBTI+ bill and discrimination in the country

7 July 2023 | Pru, Ghana

Humanists International calls out Poland for not guaranteeing access to legal abortion for migrant women

27 June 2023 | Poland

Latest Reads

Members and partners / 31 May 2024

Historic humanist wedding in Lithuania gathers more than 21,000 signatures

Laimingas Žmogus hosted a symbolic wedding for same-sex couples in Lithuania, gathering over 21,000 virtual signatures for LGBT+ rights.

Advocacy News / 30 May 2024

Humanists International highlights harm of blasphemy laws in submissions to UN

Humanists International has highlighted the threat of anti-blasphemy laws and how they infringe on the right to freedom of religion…

Advocacy News / 30 May 2024

Humanists International launches Humanist Pledge for 2024 European Elections

Humanists International has launched a Humanist Pledge for the upcoming European Parliamentary Elections.

Members and partners / 29 May 2024

Philippines: HAPI’s youth training program completes successful run

HAPI "Leading Myself - Leading Others" program successfully empowered young leaders with practical leadership skills and humanist values, fostering a…

Members and partners / 29 May 2024

Young humanists drive change in Peru

The Secular Humanist Society of Peru's Young Humanist Meetings successfully fostered a sustainable humanist movement among youth through in-person events…

Members and partners / 22 May 2024

Advocacy group fights human rights abuses against alleged ‘witches’ in Africa

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches combats human rights abuses, supporting accused individuals with medical, legal, and financial aid across Africa.

Members and partners / 16 May 2024

Humanists Brazil launches pioneering e-book on humanism

Humanists Brazil's pioneering e-book clarifies humanism misconceptions, fostering understanding and collaboration in Brazil.

Advocacy blog / 16 May 2024 / Contributor

The Humanist Route II (Perú): Chimbote and Cuzco

APERAT's Humanist Route II in Peru engaged communities in Chimbote and Cuzco, fostering humanist values and building networks to promote…

Action Alert / 13 May 2024

Nigeria: Court of Appeal reduces sentence of Mubarak Bala

Success in the appeal of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, whose 24-year sentence has been reduced to five years on appeal