There are many different ways to celebrate World Humanist Day. And every year Humanists devise new activities for World Humanist Day and create new ways to promote them. Below are some examples used by Humanist groups around the world:

World Humanist Day originated in the 1980s, when several local state chapters of the American Humanist Association (AHA) began celebrating World Humanist Day.

World Humanist Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It is an opportunity for Humanist individuals and organizations to publicize the positive values of Humanism and to share the global concerns of the Humanist movement.

The IHEU policy paper, Speaking Freely About Religion: Religious Freedom, Defamation and Blasphemy, is available for download at the bottom of this page.

Speaking Freely About Religion:
Religious Freedom, Defamation and Blasphemy

Executive Summary

Good without God. Many people think (wrongly) that people who don’t believe in a god are without values or morals. But the Humanist movement is dedicated to working for a more humane society without reference to God or the supernatural. Find out more from the global union of humanist and non-theistic groups, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU).

The International Humanist and Ethical Union is the world union of more than 100 Humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations from more than 40 countries. Its mission is to represent and support the global Humanist movement, with the ultimate goal of building a Humanist world in which human rights are respected and all can live a life of dignity.

Name: International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU)

Founded: 1952

Organization Structure: Democratic membership non-profit bringing together more than 100 organizations in 40 countries. Headquartered in London, UK, IHEU also has staff in India, Nigeria, Uganda and the USA.

President
The President, Sonja Eggerickx, is based in Ghent, Belgium and is also President of the federation of Flemish Humanist organizations in Belgium. Professionally, Sonja is a Senior Schools Inspector in Moral Education. She speaks widely on Humanism, IHEU, moral education, and on how Humanism empowers women.

Staff and Representatives

Philosophy of Humanism
Humanism is a philosophy of life inspired by humanity and guided by reason. It provides the basis for a fulfilling and ethical life without religion. Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values.

Adherents