The spectrum of religious repression: From social pressure to death
[ 23 minutes to read] Religious repression does not always arrive with police officers, prison cells or executioners. Sometimes it arrives…
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Register for the newsletter on LGBTQI+ issues
[ 3 minutes to read] Imagine for a moment that your home, the place meant to be your sanctuary, becomes a…
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Escaping the Shadow: The Lesbian Couple Refugees from Sudan and Egypt #1
[ 3 minutes to read] March 2026 – The vibrant streets of Cairo are often celebrated for their history, but for…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Third part
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights frameworks protect freedom of religion while simultaneously prohibiting discrimination, violence, and coercion. This dual…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Second part
[ 4 minutes to read] Human rights are built on the idea that every human being possesses inherent dignity regardless of…
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The Global South’s silent secularists: Voices often overlooked
[ 5 minutes to read] The Global South is not one voice. It is millions. And among them are those who…
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The psychological impact of leaving a religious community
[ 5 minutes to read] Leaving a religious community is not merely an act of disbelief. It is a psychological, social,…
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Sorrry, the future for LGBTQII+ isn’t bright
[ 4 minutes to read] At first, the global picture appears optimistic. Pride events expand. Courts issue rulings. Governments speak the…
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When the West’s conscience loses: Let them die
[ 5 minutes to read] The U.S. decision to drop plans to deport Guan Heng, a Chinese dissident who exposed rights…
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💔 Forced to Move Again: Time is Running Out for Georgina. Our Collective Action is Critical – #6
[ 3 minutes to read] We’ve been quiet for a while, holding our breath as the situation for one of our…
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Only 4 Years Old: Hiding for Her Life, Waiting for Surgery
[ 2 minutes to read] Help 4-Year-Old Latifa Get the Surgery She Desperately Needs Latifa is only four years old, but…
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The Quran and Muhammad’s Violence: Osama bin Laden’s Ideology
[ 6 minutes to read] The Qur’an, Islam’s central scripture, holds supreme authority in Muslim society and plays a decisive role…
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Radical Legacy of Christopher Hitchens: Marxism & New Atheism
[ 7 minutes to read] The “New Atheism” movement experienced a surge in prominence following the September 11th attacks. However, its…
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We can question Christianity, not Islam
[ 4 minutes to read] You can question Christianity in most Western countries, you can mock it, you can publish it….
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URGENT: Mumino Faces Apostasy Trial After Losing Everything – #10
[ 2 minutes to read] After losing his wife, being separated from his stepdaughter, and fleeing for his life, Mumino now…
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Empathy for the hunted: Freethinkers on the run
[ 5 minutes to read] They are not criminals. They have not stolen, injured, or killed anyone. All they did was…
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Should we Westernize non-Western freethinkers?
[ 5 minutes to read] Freethinkers International has evolved into a global community. Its members now come from radically different cultural,…
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Religious privilege in law: A global overview
[ 7 minutes to read] Religious privilege is deeply embedded in laws across the world, shaping policies, limiting freedoms, and distorting…
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Mel Gibson vs. Pope Francis: The Clash Over Faith, Pluralism, and Apostasy
[ 3 minutes to read] When Mel Gibson, the iconoclastic filmmaker and devout traditionalist Catholic, speaks out, it’s bound to stir…
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Nominee #9: Maryam Namazie
[ 2 minutes to read] Maryam Namazie: A Champion for Secularism and Human Rights Maryam Namazie is an Iranian-born activist, writer,…
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Nominee #8: Yahya Ekhou
[ 3 minutes to read] Yahya Ekhou: Championing Secularism and Human Rights in the Face of Persecution Yahya Ekhou is a…
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Nominee #7: Armin Navabi
[ 3 minutes to read] Armin Navabi: A Global Voice for Secularism and Atheist Advocacy Armin Navabi is an Iranian-Canadian secular…
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Religions and human rights? Like dogs and cats
[ 22 minutes to read] Religions are nothing but man-made, superstitious myths with no internal logic or evidence. The vast majority…
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The assassination of administrators of the website and publications of AvayeBuf
[ 10 minutes to read] The nature and cornerstone of the establishment AvayeBuf as a cultural group has started its enlightened political and social activities…
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Beyond Faith: The Scientific Grounding of Evolution
[ 2 minutes to read] Throughout history, people have always asked big questions about where we come from and why we…
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The persecution of atheists and ex-Muslims in the Middle East and its implications for human rights and freedom of thought.
[ 4 minutes to read] The combination of stringent religious laws and conservative societal attitudes in many Middle Eastern countries have fostered an environment in which individuals who do not adhere to religious beliefs are often subject to discrimination, persecution, and prosecution. It is imperative for the global community to continue exerting pressure on Middle Eastern governments to uphold fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression and belief and ensure the safeguarding of non-believers’ liberties.
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Religious Freedom in Afghanistan 2023
[ < 1 minute to read] The Taliban’s harsh enforcement of its religious interpretation violates the freedom of religion or belief of religious minorities, women, members of the LGBTQI+ community, Afghans with different interpretation of Islam, and Afghans who don’t follow any religion.
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A Christmas Gift!
[ 2 minutes to read] What has happened in 2021: I am a well-established Muslim apologist, who was defeated in debates…
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Somalian refugee and family face challenges and health issues in new home
[ 2 minutes to read] Mumimo knew he and his family would face hardships once they fled persecution in Somalia for…
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Celine feels trapped in a deteriorating Libya, a country where militias rule and free thought is crushed
[ 2 minutes to read] Math teacher Celine’s story of awakening is one of the oldest. She had been told throughout…
