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South East & West Asia
South East Asia and West Asia (also referred to as the Middle East)
International Humanists protest Indonesia blasphemy arrest
Submitted by Matt on 26 January, 2012 - 15:25
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is calling for the Indonesian government to guarantee the freedom and safety of Alexander Aan, an Indonesian arrested for blasphemy. IHEU -- the global union of more than 100 Humanist and atheist groups from 40 countries including Indonesia -- has also raised Aan’s case with the United Nations. Aan was arrested for blasphemy last week in Dharmasraya, in the province of West Sumatra.
South East & West Asia
Submitted by admin on 23 March, 2010 - 16:53
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IHEU attacks traditional practices leading to maternal deaths
Submitted by Matt on 16 September, 2011 - 14:31
IHEU representative Hannah Bock raised two examples of traditional practices that are continuing to impede efforts to reduce maternal mortality: child marriage in Afghanistan and the forced feeding of young girls in Mauritania.
Humanist movement hits new high in membership.
Submitted by Matt on 12 September, 2011 - 17:54
There are more godless groups in the world than ever before. The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), the world union of Humanist, atheist, rationalist, freethought and ethical culture groups, now has 117 member organizations from 38 countries. At the World Humanist Congress in Olso, five new member organizations joined the IHEU, taking it to the highest membership figure in its six decade history.
Humanist Society Starts in Singapore
Submitted by Matt on 29 October, 2010 - 14:27
