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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 24m

Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights would represent a grave attack on the basic values of fairness, dignity, and equality that underpin our democracy.

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Humanists alarmed by further attacks on the European Convention on Human Rights

Humanists UK has condemned the Conservative Party’s commitment to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if they win the next election. The announcement comes only weeks after Re...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 27m

Humanism is not just a modern Western invention. Its beliefs and values have deep roots in history and across the world, from India to China, and Africa to Scandinavia. Check out our latest article on the global history of humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...

Humanism: a global history

Humanism is not just a modern Western phenomenon but has roots across the globe

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 28m

A real shame. Now is a critical time for children of all religions and beliefs to learn about one another. Good RE fosters tolerance, empathy, understanding, and helps children discover what they believe, too. Cutting bursaries risks setting us back.
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Scrapping RE teacher training bursaries ‘short-sighted’ says Humanists UK

The UK Government’s decision to scrap teacher training bursaries for Religious Education (RE) has been criticised as ‘short-sighted’ by Humanists UK. New Department for Education (DfE) guidance for 20...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

Many ‘apostates’, who may hold strong or critical views about their former community because of their experiences, may feel unable to express their views for fear of prosecution. ‘Blasphemy’ is no longer a crime – but there is a risk of the creeping return of ‘blasphemy by the back door’.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

We warned that the judgment meant that the bar to successful prosecutions was set too low, and that this could have a chilling effect on freedom of expression. We’re especially concerned how this could impact ex-Muslims – so called 'apostates'.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

We're following this closely. The defendant was found guilty of a 'religiously aggravated offence' for prejudicial views that were expressed in a police interview, not during the incident itself. The appeal is being heard this week. 🧵

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Man convicted for Quran-burning to have his appeal heard

On Thursday and Friday, a man who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London and was found guilty of religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress by Westminster…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

Harriet Taylor Mill is one of the many humanist women who have shaped the society we live in today. Learn more on the #HumanistHeritage website. heritage.humanists.uk/harriet-tayl...

Humanist Heritage: Harriet Taylor Mill (1807-1858)

That an institution or a practice is customary is no presumption of its goodness. Harriet Taylor Mill Harriet Taylor Mill […]

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

Her husband John Stuart Mill, also a philosopher and activist, said that she had a ‘complete emancipation from every kind of superstition’ and her ‘unselfishness was not that of a taught system of duties, but of a heart which thoroughly identified itself with the feelings of others.’

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

Her most famous work, 'The Enfranchisement of Women’ was published in 1851. It made the case for women to not only be given the ballot, but for ‘equality in all rights, political, civil, and social, with the male citizens of the community.’

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h

British philosopher and women’s rights campaigner Harriet Taylor Mill was born #onthisday in 1807. She wrote extensively on women’s rights – particularly on marriage, domestic violence, education, ethics, and tolerance. Cool portrait, too! 🧵

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Humanist Society Scotland @humanistsociety.bsky.social · 1d

We were deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, but grateful when we heard that, before she died, she had recorded her last words to share with humanity, in collaboration with Netflix. Her final message is one that deeply resonates with humanist beliefs

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Humanist Society Scotland @humanistsociety.bsky.social · Aug 16

We've got a brilliant cast of speakers and performers lined up for our Festival of Humanism on 8 November in Glasgow.

Don't miss out, get yours now at humanism.scot/events

Frame graphic around picture of our speakers in two rows of four photos. Text reads “Festival of Humanism 2025. 8 November, Clayton Hotel Glasgow. Ticket prices start at just £20. Go to humanism.scot/events."

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

In a new interview on the Humanists UK website, author @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social discusses 'redpilled' young men, 'god pills' and born-again 'pickup artists', Andrew Tate, Donald Trump, and the heady world of online misogyny known as the manosphere.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Groundbreaking! The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever humanist pastoral carer – Dr Neil Weddell. This means thousands of non-religious service personnel will have access to like-minded pastoral support that genuinely reflects their values and worldview. 🧵

First-ever humanist pastoral carer in UK Armed Forces

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 6h

Discover India's rich humanist traditions - from ancient Charvaka philosophy to modern secular ideals. Join our expert panel exploring this fascinating heritage on 16 October online. humanists.uk/events/explo...

Beyond Belief | Exploring India's Humanist Heritage

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 6h

Could AI become conscious? Professor Anil Seth tackles one of science's biggest mysteries in our Voltaire Lecture 2025. 31 October in London and online. Book now! humanists.uk/events/volta...

What is consciousness, and could AI have it? | The Voltaire Lecture 2025, with Professor Anil Seth

Professor Anil Seth is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than 20 years

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Humanism has always been global. 🌍✨

From philosophers like Epicurus in ancient Greece, to Cārvāka in India, Mengzi in China, the goðlauss of the Nordic sagas, and the philosophy of ubuntu in Africa — humanist ideas can be found in traditions all over the world.

Humanism: a global history

Humanism is not just a modern Western phenomenon but has roots across the globe

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Mubarak also quotes from the humanist historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall, who famously said 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it'. Mubarak adds: 'In places like Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, the accusation of "blasphemy" still really is life or death.'

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Ahead of the appeal of a Turkish embassy protester who was convicted of a crime for causing offence to Muslims, Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, entenced to 24 years in prison for blasphemy in Nigeria, has said: 'Take it from me, freedom of speech is too precious to let slip away.'

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

James is Humanists UK's 2025 Holyaoke Lecture Medallist. He will give the Holyoake Lecture on 4 December in Manchester.

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Lost boys: a personal journey through the manosphere, with James Bloodworth | Holyoake Lecture 2025

In an era of profound social and political shifts, old certainties about masculinity have been swept away, leaving a vacuum that, for some, has been filled by a sprawling and sinister collection of…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Just what is drawing young men to this space? Just how do these ideas intersect with extreme politics, conspiracy theories, and Christian Nationalism? And if young boys are in crisis, just how can we support them?
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‘It’s important not to belittle young men’: Red pills, ‘god pills’, and the manosphere | Interview with James Bloodworth

With more young men than ever drawn to Internet subcultures that preach misogyny, racism, and extreme politics, we spoke to the journalist and author of Lost Boys, James Bloodworth about the…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

In a new interview on the Humanists UK website, author @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social discusses 'redpilled' young men, 'god pills' and born-again 'pickup artists', Andrew Tate, Donald Trump, and the heady world of online misogyny known as the manosphere.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Pastoral care helps people cope with life’s most difficult moments — illness, bereavement, guilt, loss, or existential questions. Yet roles in the UK are mostly religious, despite large numbers of non-religious people in need of similar support. We work to provide equal support for the non-religious

Humanist Pastoral Support

A LIKE-MINDED LISTENING EAR Humanists UK is committed to ensuring that all people with non-religious beliefs have access to pastoral support, just as religious people have access to such support. It…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Neil’s appointment in the Army represents a major breakthrough for this growing movement – and we now hope to see similar posts created across all branches of the Armed Forces. Read more our website. humanists.uk/2025/09/26/f...

First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces

The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever non-religious pastoral carer. Dr Neil Weddell has been appointed a ‘chaplain’ in the Army and started in the role on 23 June, has already helped many…

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