International Humanist and Ethical Union

Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is the sole world umbrella organisation embracing humanist, atheist, rationalist, secular, skeptic, laïque, ethical culture, freethought and similar organisations world-wide.

Related Topics:
Amsterdam - Humanist - Atheist - Rationalist - Secular - Skeptic - Freethought

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The IHEU's vision is one of a humanist world; a world in which human rights of minorities are respected and everyone is able to live a life of dignity. The mission of IHEU is to build and represent the global humanist movement that defends human rights and promotes humanist values world-wide. IHEU sponsors the triennial World Humanist Congress and publishes International Humanist News.

Related Topics:
Humanist - Human rights

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Based in London, IHEU is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, General Consultative Status at UNICEF and the Council of Europe, and maintains operational relations with UNESCO.

Related Topics:
NGO - United Nations - UNICEF - Council of Europe - UNESCO

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IHEU also has offices in New York City at 777 UN Plaza, which also houses the IHEU-Appignani Center for Bioethics.

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