[9], At the World Humanist Congress in 2005, in France, the General Assembly adopted The Paris Declaration 2005, on state secularism, which states: "There can be no freedom of conscience when religions rule societies. Humanists International is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, General Consultative Status at the Council of Europe, Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and Peoplesâ Rights, and maintains operational relations with UNESCO. The American Humanist Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that advances secular humanism, a philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms the ability and responsibility of human beings to lead personal lives of ethical fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.. The answer is to educate Dalits and empower them. [64], Following the murder of Ananta Bijoy Das, 12 May 2016, Humanists International leaked parts of the letter Bijoy Das had recently received from Sweden rejecting his visa application, despite his having being invited to the country by Swedish PEN. In 2015 and 2016 the annual edition of the Freedom of Thought Report was launched at the European Parliament in Brussels hosted by the European Parliamentary Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Religious Tolerance chaired by Dennis de Jong MEP. The Humanist Movement is an international volunteer organisation following and spreading the ideas of Mario Rodríguez Cobos, commonly known by his nickname "Silo". Member Organisations of Humanists International are required according to its membership regulations to have objects that are "consistent" with this understanding of Humanism. [28] The rebrand to Humanists International, a new operating name for the IHEU, was completed in February 2019.[2]. Humanists International (known as the International Humanist and Ethical Union, or IHEU, from 1952–2019) is an international non-governmental organisation championing secularism, human rights and equality, motivated by humanist values. Be a part of the humanist movement – as an individual or an organization, The democratic, defining statement of world humanism, from Humanists International, How and why we mark 21 June as World Humanist Day, Our answers to your frequently asked questions about the humanist worldview, Are you a humanist? On the last day of the congress five resolutions were passed, which included a statement of the fundamentals of "modern, ethical Humanism", a resolution which would co⦠Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, it is an umbrella organisation made up of more than 160 humanist, atheist, rationalist, secular, skeptic, freethought and Ethical Culture organisations from over 80 countries.[2][3]. Protecting freedom of expression online is a priority for the British Government and we have consistently argued against attempts to create a new international standard in order to protect religions from criticism."[42]. Humanists International is the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diversity of non-religious organisations and individuals. Mission To bring into active association youth groups and young humanist individuals throughout the world interested in promoting humanism, as is described in the Amsterdam Declaration 2002. Join Humanists International and help us campaigning to see a world in which human rights are respected for all. [31], The report centres around a "Country Index" with a textual entry for every sovereign state. If youâre already a member⦠Learn more at humanists.international. [7], In addition to the Amsterdam Declaration's "official statement of World Humanism", Humanists International provides a "Minimum Statement on Humanism":[8]. For Immediate Release. 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The organization is governed by a Board , elected from among our members and supporters every year at our General Assembly (our equivalent to an AGM). With your help, we can create a vibrant local humanist community, establish a widely visible presence, and uphold a prominent voice for ⦠Its advocacy work focuses on shaping debates on issues associated with humanism, the rights of the non-religious, and promoting humanist attitudes to social issues. The American Humanist Association has stood as the voice of humanism in the United States for over 75 years. [56], Humanists International complained that fundamentalists linked to the government were "terrorising" secular activists, including individuals in connection with its Member Organisations, as far back as 2006. [77] Anticipating the event, the BBC News quoted then-Executive Director Babu Gogineni as saying that legal reforms alone would not end caste discrimination: "There are Dalit politicians in India, but nothing has changed. ", In 2014 Humanists International as part of a "coalition of secular groups" led a campaign around the hashtag "#TwitterTheocracy" to protest the social media website Twitter's implementation of tools blocking "blasphemous" tweets in Pakistan. It advocates a humanist approach to various social issues, contributing to bioethical debates and arguing in favour of sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBT rights, children's rights and women's rights, and in opposition to slavery and caste discrimination. The searchable archive of past and present policy – since 1952! Humanists International is the trading name of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), a not-for-profit organization registered in New York, USA (501(c)3) and operating as a foreign company in the United Kingdom (FC020642). Humanists International has a wing for people aged up to 35 called the Young Humanists International. [36] The report has received coverage in the national media of countries that are severely criticised, for example "Malaysia's free thought, religious expression under 'serious assault', study shows" (the Malay Mail). 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Outside of its advocacy work, Humanists International functions as the democratic organ of the global humanist movement. How she discovered us: I discovered HumanistsMN through an American friend who invited me to a Secular Saturday gathering. "[72], Humanists International, along with its Member Organisation the Dutch Humanist Association, and Hague Peace Projects, organised a "solidarity book fair" in The Hague, 26 February 2016, to coincide with the annual Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka.[73]. "[66], A coordinated attack against two separate publishing houses in Dhaka, 31 October 2016, killed the publisher Faisal Arefin Dipon and seriously injured the publisher Ahmedur Rashid Chowdhury. [74][75] End Blasphemy Laws is "campaigning to repeal "blasphemy" and related laws worldwide. It is a member organisation of Humanists International (HI) and the European Humanist Federation (EHF). Almost 100 representatives of humanist organizations around the world participated in Humanists Internationalâs first ever online General Assembly. We want everyone to live a life of dignity in a world where universal human rights are respected and protected, and where states uphold secularism. Humanist International has a strategic focus on a range of issues in our advocacy and campaigns work. [55] In June 2016 at the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council the IHEU's delegate took the unusual step of reading one of Ashraf Fayadh's poems during General Debate. True Humanism is the flourishing of freedom of conscience and the methods of free inquiry. "[13], At World Humanist Congress 2011, in Norway, the Humanists International General Assembly adopted The Oslo Declaration on Peace, which concludes: "We urge each of our member organizations and Humanists globally to work for a more peaceful culture in their own nations and urge all governments to prefer the peaceful settlement of conflicts over the alternative of violence and war. The International Humanist Award recognises outstanding achievements and contributions to the progress and defence of Humanism. The association currently has 70 affiliated regional and special interest groups and claims a total of approximately 85,000 members and supporters. Working with its member organisations, it also helps to coordinate support for those fleeing danger from states which persecute the non-religious. [69], Following the murder of a student and secular activist Nazimuddin Samad, 6 April 2016,[71] and then the murder of university lecturer Professor Rezaul Karim Siddique, 23 April 2016, Humanists International president Andrew Copson said "Unless the government [of Bangladesh] immediately begins to defend the right to speak and write freely, without adding the unprincipled and anti-secular qualifications that it keeps applying to freedom of expression, then very soon the only voices that will be heard will be those of murderous extremists. It holds a general assembly each year and a World Humanist Congress usually every three years; its next World Congress will be held in Miami, United States, in 2020. December 7, 2020 Featured, Press Releases. COMMUNITY This group provides a safe space for humanists from across the world. Member Directory . They will be joined on the Board by Dr Leo Igwe and Debbie Goddard who join the Board for the first time as general members. He was a colleague in humanism and a friend to all who respect human rights, freedom, and the light of reason. [59], Humanists International responded in 2013 to the murder of blogger and activist Ahmed Rajib Haider and the machete attack on his friend Asif Mohiuddin, and highlighted the subsequent arrest and imprisonment of Mohiuddin and others for "hurting religious sentiments". [5] Its official symbol, the Happy Human, is shared with its member organisations worldwide. Young Humanists International members form the young humanist communities and campaign for political and cultural change in a diverse range of areas such as religious freedom, women's rights, education rights, abortion rights, LGBTIQ rights, equality, human rights, freedom of speech / thought/belief, public communication of science. Hale is a lifelong humanist, although she didnât know there was an AHA until 1996. 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