Greek authorities arrested and then released Nikos Papadopoulos, a far-right MP with the Niki (:Victory) party, after he vandalized artworks in Athens’s National Gallery. Papadopoulos previously said in parliament that one of the Greek paintings was offensive to Orthodox Christianity, the predominant religion in Greece, asserting that it insulted the Virgin Mary and Christ. The […]

When the government plays favorites—whether in public schools, elections, or social media—it’s up to everyday citizens to hold them accountable. Across the country, individuals are stepping up to challenge religious favoritism, censorship, and abuse of power. And the good news? It works. Activists and legal challengers have successfully exposed hypocrisy, overturned policies, and forced public […]

Humanists International’s worldwide survey of discrimination and persecution the Freedom of Thought Report, continuously ranks Turkey as having “systemic discrimination” where disbelief often leads to cultural alienation. In time, situations of discrimination that create and maintain atmospheres of cultural ills for freedom of belief and expression, lead to individual and cultural harm. Stigmatization of disbelief […]

Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is deeply concerned about the ongoing detention of Junaid Hafeez, a Pakistani academic who has been imprisoned since 2013 on charges of blasphemy. His case, marked by delays, legal irregularities, and a glaring lack of evidence, has become emblematic of the broader human rights challenges in Pakistan, where blasphemy laws are […]

AAI affiliate members “Secular Refugee Aid” and “Central Council of Ex-Muslims” issued the following statements on the appalling attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market: Secular Refugee Aid (full statement in the link): (Excerpt auto translated from German) The Secular Refugee Aid is deeply dismayed by the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which took one […]

Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is gravely concerned about the ongoing harassment and persecution of Arif Hussain Theruvath, Asia Regional Director of AAI and a prominent secular voice in Kerala, India, who has been accused of blasphemy. We strongly condemn the use of blasphemy charges as a means to intimidate individuals for expressing secular and rational […]

Burma (Myanmar) has been under the military dictatorship since 1962, the first one being a one party authoritarian socialist regime, followed by non-ideological military juntas until 2010. The military was perceived as the public enemy due to its inhumane treatments against the population, inefficient economic policies, bureaucratic collectivism, totalitarian state socialism, and authoritarian politics. The […]

AAI is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Manoj White John, a respected journalist, writer, and activist, on September 3, 2024. As a former Director of Atheist Alliance International (AAI), Manoj was a leading force in promoting scientific temper and challenging superstitions in India. His unwavering dedication to reason and human rights has left […]

Climate change and the accompanying prolonged summer laziness prevent us from realizing that in other parts of our planet there is a harsh winter – and I am not referring to the … weather conditions. I’m sorry if my topic today doesn’t go along with sun creams, rackets, sunbeds, the general foolery of the Greek […]

August 5, 2024 Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is profoundly disturbed by the ongoing attacks on the homes and temples of minority religious communities in Bangladesh, perpetrated by Islamic fundamentalist mobs. These acts of violence not only threaten the safety and well-being of innocent people but also undermine the fundamental principles of justice, equality, and secularism […]

I’m ashamed to say it, and even more ashamed to have thought about it, but if I wanted to be completely honest with you, my text today should have the unflattering but accurate title: “Why didn’t god save the fireman?”. But how many of us would read a post about the wrongful death of a […]

In September 2022, a young voice spoke out against Iran’s rulers. Nika Shakarami, just 16, walked the streets dreaming of freedom. Her story, filled with defiance and suffering, inspires a nation eager to be free from oppression’s grasp. Nika’s brief life showed the energy of youth. While her personal life remains mostly unknown, her bravery […]

(Article in Greek below / Το άρθρο στα Ελληνικά ακολουθεί) The Greek government will once again waste taxpayers’ money on a medieval scam. According to recent publications, the Greek government will send a government plane to Jerusalem taking additional security measures. Is this planned in terms of some diplomatic effort to stop the genocide in […]

In the annals of human thought, certain individuals stand out as beacons of reason and enlightenment, guiding humanity toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe we inhabit. Among these luminaries, Daniel Dennett occupies a place of profound significance. With his towering intellect, boundless curiosity, and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth, Dennett […]

Since March 8, 1979, Iran has been a battleground against the enforced wearing of the hijab. However, the recent uprising sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in opposition to mandatory hijab laws signifies a significant shift. This generation of Iranian women and girls has shattered the taboo surrounding Islamic hijab, marking the beginning of […]