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Fraser Sutherland stands at a lectern addressing a room of people, some of whom are visible behind him, as the crowd spreads in a circle round the speaker's stand. He wears a blue suit and red tie and has short brown hair.

June 21, 2023

On World Humanist Day 2023, we have more to fight for than ever

On World Humanist Day 2023, we have more to fight for than ever

A section of the cover of our 2022 annual report. The top half of the image is a photograph of a humanist celebrant marrying a couple. She wears a purple dress and holds her left hand up, while the right clutches a ceremonial folder, and she smiles at the camera. The couple wear magenta velvet suits and smile, one at the camera and the other at his partner. Text against a blue background strip at the bottom reads: "Annual Report & Financial Summary 2022."

June 19, 2023

Read our 2022 Annual Report

Read our 2022 Annual Report

Ali Kerr stands in a back garden with shrubs and a decking area behind her. She has short blonde hair, a denim jacket and white shirt, and glasses. She smiles with delight at the camera.

June 13, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Ali Kerr (Pride Month special)

Humanist Society interview series: Ali Kerr (Pride Month special)

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.

May 29, 2023

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes

Sunset in the Trossachs. A salmon=pink and blue sky above mountain ranges in the distance and moorland covered in trees and mist in the foreground.

May 22, 2023

Humanist Society has its say on assisted dying in the media

Humanist Society has its say on assisted dying in the media

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 interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner

Humanist Society interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner

An image of Auldearn Primary School near Nairn, a stone building with large windows and a slate roof, flanked by pine trees and with a highland landscape in the background.

May 15, 2023

Highland Council removes votes from religious representatives on education committee

Highland Council removes votes from religious representatives on education committee

A portrait shot of Greg McHugh. He wears a blue shirt and has short brown hair. He smiles at the camera

May 9, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Greg McHugh on his humanist wedding

Humanist Society interview series: Greg McHugh on his humanist wedding

An image of Orkney Council offices, a stone building with two stories and a slate roof.

May 4, 2023

Orkney Council removes voting rights from religious reps on education committee

Orkney Council removes voting rights from religious reps on education committee

A view of a child's hand being raised in a classroom and a teacher selecting them to make a comment or answer a question.

May 2, 2023

Schools did not provide balance to anti-abortion visits: Humanist Society comments in The Herald

Schools did not provide balance to anti-abortion visits: Humanist Society comments in The Herald

An image of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood with Calton Hill and the city of Edinburgh in the background.

April 25, 2023

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf