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.

Strategy

IHEU will:

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• promote the identity of Humanism including the name and symbol of Humanism
• promote the IHEU Amsterdam Declaration 2002 on Humanism.
• promote Freedom of religion and belief
• focus on achieving separation of religion and state throughout the world
• focus on activities that can only be undertaken by a global organisation
• work closely with our member organisations
• support our members in their campaigns and activities
• bring our members together at conferences and in regional groups
• help establish IHEYO as the world humanist youth organisation.
• use strategic alliances to pursue our aims