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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.

May 22, 2023

Humanist Society interviews: Gemma Clark

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Humanist Society interviews: Gemma Clark
This image shows the meeting house at Sussex University in England, the first university meeting place whose appointed religious representative is a humanist. It is a large cylindrical building with an alternating pattern of concrete blocks and square coloured-glass panels that let in light. I has a green, conical roof.

March 21, 2023

Humanist Society contributes to new Faith and Belief Engagement Strategy

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Humanist Society contributes to new Faith and Belief Engagement Strategy
Fraser Sutherland stands in a children's playground, behind the steps up to a slide. He looks down at the camera which is positioned quite low down. He is holding a white book. In the background is a row of houses and a blue sky with clouds.

March 7, 2023

Our CEO talks religion and politics in The Herald

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Our CEO talks religion and politics in The Herald
Fraser Sutherland, wearing a blue suit, addresses a crowd infront of a banner reading "Humanist Society Scotland".

February 22, 2023

Our CEO talks Kate Forbes, faith, and policy-making on BBC Radio Scotland

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Our CEO talks Kate Forbes, faith, and policy-making on BBC Radio Scotland
Bute House in Edinburgh, the first minister's official residence.

February 15, 2023

Humanist Society Scotland on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

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Humanist Society Scotland on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation
A voting box bearing a religious symbol

May 11, 2022

We urge local councils to scrap church voting rights

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We urge local councils to scrap church voting rights
Mubarak Bala

April 5, 2022

2020 Scottish humanist of the year jailed for blasphemy

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2020 Scottish humanist of the year jailed for blasphemy

March 9, 2022

Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census

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Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census

June 24, 2021

Climate emission results ‘alarming’

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Climate emission results ‘alarming’

March 11, 2021

Scottish blasphemy law repealed following humanist campaign

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Scottish blasphemy law repealed following humanist campaign

December 28, 2018

New research reveals Scots’ tolerance

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New research reveals Scots’ tolerance