Humanists Call for Bold Action on Children’s Rights in Scotland Posted on 24 May 2022 After John Swinney MSP made a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the future of the UNCRC bill and vowed to ‘bold’ on children’s rights in Scotland, Humanist Society Scotland have questioned why progress has been glacial on reforms highlighted to be needed by the committee.
Celebrating the life of Viv Adam Posted on 24 May 2022 It is with deep sadness that we share the news our friend and colleague Viv Adam has died. Viv was a wonderful woman, who was vibrant and fun, compassionate and caring, and who had a real generosity of…
We Urge Local Councils to Scrap Church Voting Rights Posted on 11 May 2022 We have written to all of Scotland’s local councils urging them to end voting rights for non-elected church representatives sitting on local education committees.
A Letter From Scotland’s Children and Young People. Posted on 29 April 2022 Young Humanist Scotland Ambassadors sign joint letter to local council candidates ahead of the upcoming local elections that identifies six key areas of concern for Scotland’s children and young people.
All remaining legal covid-related restrictions in Scotland removed Posted on 18 April 2022 From 18th April 2022, the need to wear face coverings in indoor public places, including on public transport and in shops, is no longer a legal requirement in Scotland. Weddings and funerals have been exempt since 4th April, but this…
2020 Scottish Humanist of the Year jailed for 24 years for blasphemy Posted on 5 April 2022 Mubarak Bala, President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has been jailed for 24 years for Facebook posts considered ‘blasphemous’ Mubarak was awarded Humanist Society Scotland’s Gordon Ross Humanist of the Year Award in 2020 Humanist Society Scotland and humanists…
Face coverings during ceremonies: from law to advice Posted on 4 April 2022 From 4th April 2022, the need to wear face coverings during wedding or funeral ceremonies held in indoor public places is no longer a legal requirement. Public Health advice continues to be that face coverings offer protection, and members of the public will continue to be encouraged to wear them in indoor settings – but not required to do so.
Humanists Add Support to Stop Regressive Human Rights Act Reform Posted on 14 March 2022 Today we added our voice to a joint response from the Human Rights Consortium Scotland that challenges the UK Government’s proposal to reform or replace the Human Rights Act. There is a high level of concern amongst Scottish civil society…
Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census Posted on 9 March 2022 New research shows sharp decline in religious identity compared to research 11 years ago Around a million less Scots now identify with Christian groups compared to 2011 In 2011 53% of people in Scotland identified as Christian – by 2022…
All Women Finalist List for Humanist of the Year 2021! Posted on 8 March 2022 This year Humanist Society Scotland marked International Women’s Day by announcing the all-women nominee list for their Gordon Ross Award, an annual award that recognises individuals whose actions are deemed to be exceptional and in line with humanist values.
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