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Portrait shot of Roslyn in a red t-shirt that reads "WE ARE ALL GHANA"

June 1, 2026

Humanist Society Interview Series: Roslyn Mould on LGBT+ rights in West Africa and more

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Humanist Society Interview Series: Roslyn Mould on LGBT+ rights in West Africa and more
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May 19, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: Leon Langdon of Humanists International on Christian nationalist money in our politics

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Humanist Society interview series: Leon Langdon of Humanists International on Christian nationalist money in our politics
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March 16, 2026

Humanist Society condemns US and Israeli military strikes in Iran; calls for solidarity with Iranian citizens fighting theocratic rule

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Humanist Society condemns US and Israeli military strikes in Iran; calls for solidarity with Iranian citizens fighting theocratic rule
Protestors outside the Whitehouse holding up banners with slogans including "Protecting our Democracy"

January 16, 2026

We sign open letter calling on US government to reverse decision to leave 66 international organisations

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We sign open letter calling on US government to reverse decision to leave 66 international organisations
The new board of Humanists International. From left to right: Leo Igwe [Nigeria], Fraser Sutherland [Scotland], Alavari Jeevathol [United Kingdom], Nina Fjeldheim [Norway], Yvan Dheur (Treasurer) [Belgium], Maggie Aridente (President) [United States], Roslyn Mould (Vice-President) [Ghana], Gary McLelland (Chief Executive), Mary Jane Quiming [Philippines], Monica Belițoiu [Romania], David Pineda [Guatemala]

July 10, 2025

Humanist Society CEO Fraser Sutherland elected to board of Humanists International at annual conference

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Humanist Society CEO Fraser Sutherland elected to board of Humanists International at annual conference
Nnenna Onwukwe smiles infront of the White House. She has black shoulder-length hair and wears an orange jacket.

May 3, 2025

A free press is a free America. We must protect it at all costs.

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A free press is a free America. We must protect it at all costs.
Portrait pic of Maggie Ardiente. She wears a grey suit with pink humanism badge and has a black top and black hair. She smiles at the camera.

March 13, 2025

Humanist Society interview series: Maggie Ardiente of the Secular Coalition for America on reproductive rights under Trump

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Humanist Society interview series: Maggie Ardiente of the Secular Coalition for America on reproductive rights under Trump
Portrait profile pic of Emma Wadsworth Jones. She has short dark brown hair and wears a black and white striped top. She smiles at the camera.

January 30, 2025

Humanists International’s Emma Wadsworth-Jones on the Freedom of Thought Report 2025

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Humanists International’s Emma Wadsworth-Jones on the Freedom of Thought Report 2025
Mubarak Bala wearing a white robe and black fez-style hat talking into a microphoine against a green curtain.

January 9, 2025

Mubarak Bala released from prison

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Mubarak Bala released from prison
Our CEO Fraser Sutherland with other charity leaders and Liam McArthur MSP at Holyrood to launch the assisted dying bill. They pose with copies of the bill infront of a banner reading "78% of Scots support assisted dying."

December 17, 2024

The year in humanism: news and campaigns round-up

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The year in humanism: news and campaigns round-up
A picture of Fraser presenting at an event with the headline of the Herald article below: '"Churches have too much power over SNP." Anger at religion's influence.'

October 21, 2024

Our CEO interviewed in The Herald on influence of international religious right in Scotland

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Our CEO interviewed in The Herald on influence of international religious right in Scotland