Humanists International

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Great catch-up between our Chief Exec, Gary McLelland and @BCHumanist's Ian Bushfield in sunny Vancouver this week! Ian’s helping promote the 2026 World Humanist Congress in Ottawa and now has hundreds of postcards to share with BCHA members. More collab ideas in the works!

“You leave behind a legacy that will last well beyond your time on this Board.” At Humanists International’s 2025 General Assembly, David Pineda delivered a powerful farewell to outgoing President @andrewcopson. Read the full tribute 👉 humanists.international/blog/david-pin… #Humanism

NEW: Humanists International, @HAPItweets and @ffreethinkers have delivered a statement at the UN, warning of persistent threats to freedom of expression in the Philippines. Read more here: 👇 humanists.international/2025/06/humani…

“We need to find a way to be part of the conversation and get a seat at the table, and not wait to be invited.” Don’t miss Vice-President @rozzyrulz's powerful closing speech at the 2025 Luxembourg Assembly. 🔗 Read more: humanists.international/blog/vice-pres…

After 15 years of leadership, @andrewcopson has stepped down as President of Humanists International. His farewell speech at the July 2025 General Assembly reflects on a decade of growth, reform and global solidarity. Read it here: humanists.international/blog/andrew-co…

NEW: The ASEAN Freedom of Thought, Conscience & Belief Forum was a welcome step toward stronger protections for belief rights in Southeast Asia. Our latest blog shares reflections from the event in Kuala Lumpur: ➡️ humanists.international/blog/the-asean… #FoRB #ASEAN

🔈 STATEMENT: Humanists International condemns US sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese—an attack on human rights mechanisms and international accountability. We call for a ceasefire in Gaza and support for international law. 🔗 humanists.international/policy/positio…

This year’s International Humanist Conference, hosted by AHA Luxembourg, is underway- the theme: “From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Open Societies through Scientific Literacy”. #Humansim #InternationalHumanistConference2025

NEW: Nominated by Humanists International, Leonel Gonçalves from the Association for Republicanism and Secularism, Portugal, called for a shift in housing policy that embraces rural regeneration and renovation of abandoned homes. Read more here: 👇 humanists.international/2025/07/humani…

ICYMI: Religion and patriarchy are driving forces behind gender-based violence - and too often go unchallenged. Watch our statement at the UN calling for secular, rights-based solutions to protect women and girls worldwide.

NEW: Whether you're a supporter of the humanist movement, humanist ceremonies celebrant, a changemaker, or someone interested in socially conscious innovation, Pitch Night is your chance to witness the future of humanist services. 👉 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/yc3hjzfa

"We call on religious leaders to acknowledge their position of influence within conflict and post-conflict settings and to facilitate greater respect for international humanitarian and human rights law" - HI speaking at the UN earlier today. Read more: 👇 humanists.international/2025/06/humani…

Update: The 2026 World Humanist Congress is moving to Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦 Amid growing human rights concerns in the US, we’re proud to partner with @HumanistCanada to host a truly global, inclusive gathering of humanists. 🗓️ Aug 7–9, 2026 humanists.international/2025/06/world-…

🌍 Happy #WorldHumanistDay 2025! From BBQs in Dorset to radio shows in Iceland, today humanists worldwide are celebrating reason, compassion & shared humanity. Tell us how you're celebrating below! 👇 #Humanism #HumanistsInternational

A big congratulations to our outgoing President, @andrewcopson, on this award! Richly deserved after a decade of inspirational leadership. 👏👏👏 humanists.international/2025/06/andrew…

We are thrilled that Mubarak Bala has arrived safely in Germany after spending nearly five years unjustly imprisoned in Nigeria. Mubarak is a courageous advocate for the freedom of religion or belief who can now practice his advocacy without fear of reprisal. We thank…

Destroying religious texts is distasteful to those it offends but mere offence can never count as harm in any legal sense. Violence & the taking of life is the crime here & those who did this are thugs. Let's take this opportunity to affirm free speech & repeal all blasphemy…

Just launched! In the latest edition of the Freedom of Thought Report, we return to the theme of blasphemy, which continues to loom heavily over the lives of non-religious and religious people alike in many parts of the world. humanists.international/2025/01/new-re…