25 February 2011
The European Humanist Federation, based in Brussels, unites humanist and secularist organizations across Europe. We promote the principles of humanism and of the secular state, supporting human rights, opposing discrimination against non-believers and fighting for equal treatment. We work in the European Union (where we are officially recognised as a partner for dialogue) and we cooperate with like-minded Members of the European Parliament. We are active at the Council of Europe in activities run by NGOs,… read more »
22 February 2011
Our conference will this year be in Utrecht, Netherlands, on 25-27 May. Under the title Humanism and Resilience we will explore how humanism can help us in our everyday lives as citizens. The conference, organised by our Dutch hosts, will follow our annual General Assembly on Friday 25 May, details of which are here. Conference theme Programme Speakers Registration HUMANISM AND RESILIENCE Today we are all exposed to media hype, political populism and a great variety… read more »
20 February 2011
The Committee on Culture, Science and Education of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is undertaking a study on “The Religious Dimension of Intercultural Dialogue”. The EHF submitted a memorandum to the Committee and as a result was invited to attend a hearing on 18 February 2011 held in the building of the Assemblée Nationale in Paris. Keynote speakers representing the Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches, Judaism and Islam had already been invited… read more »
1 February 2011
Meeting of the EP Platform for Secularism in Politics At the meeting of the European Parliament Platform for Secularism in Politics on 1 February 2011 there were two speakers on the subject of religion, Fundamental Rights and the draft anti-discrimination Directive. Introducing the discussion, Sophie in’t Veld said that in 2001 the EU had approved a directive against employment-related discrimination related to religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation (the “strands” of sex and racial or… read more »