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Joint Humanist Statement on Terror Attacks in Norway

25 July 2011

Humanist statement on terror attacks in Norway and World Humanist Congress on Peace to be held at site of Oslo bombing On behalf of Humanists and other secular people across Europe and the rest of the world, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) and the European Humanist Federation (EHF) express their profound sorrow at the mass murders in Norway. We extend our sympathy to all people affected by this horrific act. We affirm our… read more »

Email to Prime Minister of Hungary about new law on registration of religions

7 July 2011

Although the EHF has no direct interest in state control of religions, the new law in Hungary represents a serious breach of freedom of religion and belief as set out in Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights. We sent the following email to Viktor Orbàn on 7 July 2011: Dear Mr Orbàn A colleague and I, representing the European Humanist Federation, recently met Mr László Szászfalvi and other representatives of your Presidency… read more »