Humanism is an ethical worldview affirming that individuals have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Deeply committed to the protection of Human Rights, humanism defends the right for everyone to choose their beliefs, values and lifestyles, subject only to them not interfering with other people’s rights.
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Christos Stylianides appointed Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU 05/07/2021
The European Commission has decided to appoint Christos Stylianides, a Cypriot national, as Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU. Mr. Stylianides is a former member of the EU parliament, as well as the former EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and known for his stance […]
General Assembly 2021 04/29/2021
The EHF is happy to announce the 2021 General Assembly. This year’s GA will be fully online, similar to last year, with a Correspondence GA and a Zoom GA. To register your organisation for the GA, please click here. The Correspondence GA will run from May 10th till May 24th, and the Zoom GA will […]
UN Report Finds 45% of Women Do Not Have Right to Bodily Autonomy 04/15/2021
The United Nations sexual health and reproductive health agency has published a report that finds that about 45% of women in this world do not have the right to their own body. Bodily autonomy, like any form of personal autonomy, is an important part of the Humanist philosophy. The UN report defined bodily autonomy as […]