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An image of an old fashioned, 19th century stone school house across a road with a sign in the foreground pointing to North Berwick.

Humanist Society has its say on fair school votes for East Lothian

Humanist Society has its say on fair school votes for East Lothian
Dave Brackenridge, wearing a black jumper with a microphone in his hand and lectern infront of him, evangelises to an audience live on YouTube.

Humanist Society comments on links between evangelical pastor and charity working in primary schools

Humanist Society comments on links between evangelical pastor and charity working in primary schools
Jennifer Buchan delivers our opening thoughts at the conference. She has blonde hair and a red shawl and stands at a podium.

Humanist Society Conference 2023: chair’s opening speech

Humanist Society Conference 2023: chair’s opening speech
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Edinburgh Council removes voting rights from religious reps on education committee

Edinburgh Council removes voting rights from religious reps on education committee
James Calder smiles at the camera. He has short strawberry blond hair and wears a matt pink shirt with no tie and a grey suit jacket. He is standing in front of a hedge.

Humanist Society interview series: James Calder, Fife councillor for fair school votes

Humanist Society interview series: James Calder, Fife councillor for fair school votes
A black and white photograph of a wedding ceremony, taken from the back of the ceremony hall/room looking down between two aisles of guests to the couple and celebrant. To the left, Kendal wears a black dress with white pattern and smiles at the couple. To the right is a bride wearing a white dress and groom in suit with kilt. They both smile and laugh.

Humanist Society interview series: Kendal Delaney

Humanist Society interview series: Kendal Delaney
A group of young people laugh and chat over their laptop screens. They are around 15-16 and dressed in casual clothes.

We launch our new education guides for non-religious young people, parents, and carers

We launch our new education guides for non-religious young people, parents, and carers
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Stirling Council will remove education votes from religious reps after next election

Stirling Council will remove education votes from religious reps after next election
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Fife Council removes voting rights from unelected religious advocates on education committee

Fife Council removes voting rights from unelected religious advocates on education committee
Fraser Sutherland address a crowd (not visible) from a podium wearing a blue suit and green tweed tie against a purple wall. He has short brown hair and his hands opened as if to clarify a point.

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes
An image of Gemma leaning against a concrete waymarker, probably on a mountain walk, on a foggy day. She smiles at the camera, has died auburn hair and a maroon jacket.

Humanist Society interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner

Humanist Society interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner