Humanists International

Humanists International is the global representative body of the humanist movement, representing over 120 organizations and individuals in more than 60 countries. Find out more about what we do.

Want to help build a kinder, more rational and ethical world? You can support the work of Humanists International by becoming an Individual Supporter. Join our global community of supporters today at humanists.international/support

This year, one of the speakers at the 2011 World Humanist Congress ascended to the Norwegian throne. In a new blog post, Even Gran, Senior Adviser to the Norwegian Humanist Association, looks back at that speech. Read now: humanists.international/blog/the-kin...

At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, Humanists International has asked OSCE participating States to recognize that the right to freedom of religion or belief protects the non-religious and to abolish “blasphemy” laws. Read more: humanists.international/2026/10/huma...

Niamh Clowry, Operations Manager of the Humanist Association of Ireland, joins the Freedom of Thought podcast to talk about the future of humanism. Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 of Freedom of Thought now, wherever you get your podcasts or visit hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanists International es el organismo representativo global del movimiento humanista, que representa a más de 120 organizaciones e individuos en más de 60 países. humanists.international/es/support

We need common narratives as a humanist movement. We need a shared blueprint of how we imagine the future. In this episode of the Freedom of Thought podcast, we sit down with Lone Ree Milkær from the European Humanist Services Network. Catch up with seasons 1 and 2 now: hmnts.in/Podcast

Humanists International and deMens.nu have told the UN Human Rights Council that Belgium’s twelve-week limit and mandatory six-day waiting period are driving people abroad for abortion care. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

Como simpatizante individual de Humanists International, recibirás novedades sobre nuestra labor de incidencia, acceso anticipado al Informe sobre la Libertad de Pensamiento y oportunidades para conectar con humanistas de todo el mundo. humanists.international/es/support

Missed the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, Canada, this August? You can now catch up on the thought-provoking panels and keynote speeches on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWcC...

Our Senior Advocacy Officer Leon Langdon speaks at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. Read more: humanists.international/2026/10/huma...

Humanists International has signed the open letter in solidarity with the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) after the European Commission withdrew its funding. ENAR has been a leading voice for racial equality across Europe for decades and its work matters now more than ever.

For more than 25 years, Professor Marius Dées de Stério represented our movement at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, often as the only humanist voice in the room. His patient, persistent work helped build the standing we hold there today. Our tribute: humanists.international/2026/10/reme...

At the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International and the Danish Humanist Society have urged Denmark to recognize nonreligious life stance organizations on equal terms with religious ones and end compulsory Christianity lessons in public schools. humanists.international/2026/09/at-t...

In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council, marking International Safe Abortion Day, Humanists International warned that money from conservative organizations in the United States and Europe is fueling an anti-rights movement across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

¡Disculpen que nos sumemos a la tendencia! ¿Qué clase de «medio» humanista eres tú? Humanists International es la organización global que agrupa a personas humanistas, ateas, laicistas y librepensadoras de todo el mundo, y que promueve los derechos humanos y los valores laicos en todas partes.

"We need to face the fierce urgency of now." Francesca Klug brought the message of this year's theme, Humanism As Resistance, to the World Humanist Congress 2026: we must protect human rights wherever they are threatened in the world.

Our advocacy team is once again hard at work at the UN Human Rights Council. In a statement, we called on States to repeal "blasphemy" laws and to make sure that reform of the UN system widens rather than narrows the space in which human rights defenders can be heard.

13.8 billion years of cosmos. 4 billion years of life Earth. All of it led here, to you.

Have you ever stopped to consider WHY you believe what you believe? Content creator, author, and educator Shawn Towers joined us at our 85th annual conference to break it down. You can watch Shawn's full talk on our YouTube (link in our bio)!

If you weren't able to attend the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, Canada this August, don't worry. You can now watch the panels and keynote speeches on YouTube. The first two sessions are available to view now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=drd9...

Meet the staff team at Humanists International! Behind every campaign, report and event is a dedicated group of people working to defend human rights and advance humanism around the world. Sign up to our newsletter: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

The Romanian Secular Humanist Association have launched SciLit.eu, a free platform helping young people think critically and understand how science protects their rights. Explore it here: scilit.eu

In our latest blog, Tobi Ruwase of Humanists Australia's Altruistic label reflects on the culture shock of moving from a Nigerian private university built on memorization to a US grad school that invites you to question the textbook. Read the full post: humanists.international/blog/humanis...

Humanists International has delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council highlighting the repression faced by Human Rights Defenders from anti-rights movements. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

In a statement prepared by Humanists Malaysia with the support of Humanists International, we called on Malaysia to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, protecting the rights of non-religious Malaysians. @humanistsmalaysia.bsky.social

Today the President of the UN General Assembly convenes a high-level meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Humanists International is proud to have endorsed the Nuclear Abolition Day Appeal. www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter

Guatemala no es un caso aislado. En América Latina, el creciente peso del electorado evangélico lleva a gobiernos y legisladores a cortejarlo: Paraguay fijó por ley una fecha nacional de la Iglesia Evangélica y en Perú se propone que iglesias evangélicas gestionen colegios públicos.

New on the blog! Adrián Núñez of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT) reflects on the Jehovah's Witnesses' major shift to allow most blood transfusions. Give it a read: humanists.international/blog/jehovah...

🌏 ASIA, LET’S TALK. Humanists across Asia face different circumstances; but many of us are asking the same fundamental questions: The Asian humanist movement is coming together. Will you be part of the conversation? 👉 Register now @ www.humanistsmalaysia.org/conference

At the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International has urged Syria to guarantee freedom of thought, conscience and belief for all in its permanent Constitution. Read more: humanists.international/2026/09/huma...

Today at Humanists International we mark International Safe Abortion Day. People seek abortion care in diverse circumstances and for many different reasons. They deserve care that is safe, affordable and respectful. #SolidarityInAction #AbortionIsHealthCare

We campaign for an education system which equally respects the rights and freedoms of pupils, families and teachers of all backgrounds. Join our campaign for secular #education 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/education/ #FaithSchools #CollectiveWorship

What is humanism? 🤔 Humanism is a rational, non-religious approach to life. Humanists strive to lead fulfilling, meaningful and ethical lives, using reason and empathy to guide them. Want to stay connected? Sign up to our newsletter: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

In this episode of the Freedom of Thought podcast, Gary and Leon were joined by Niamh Clowry, Operations Manager of the Humanist Association of Ireland. Listen now by searching ‘Freedom of Thought’ wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting: hmnts.in/Podcast

Today, on International Day of Democracy, we are reminded that democracy is a core humanist value. Read our full declaration on Democracy here: humanists.international/policy/copen...

Humanists International has made a submission to a UN Special Rapporteur highlighting the severe psychosocial challenges faced by humanist and non-religious defenders of freedom of religion or belief, who are routinely targeted because of both their identity and their human rights work.

Humanism is a progressive non-theistic belief system that emphasizes human worth, human potential and human responsibility. If you think you might be a humanist and want to connect with the international humanist movement, sign up to our newsletter: humanists.international/sign-up-for-...

Humanists International’s Associate, Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) has called for the outright rejection of a proposed bye-law seeking to prohibit the invocation of harmful juju in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more: thesun.ng/group-kicks-...