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Humanists International
Humanism Worldwide
The 'Happy Human' symbol is adopted by Humanists around the world. It represents the belief that we have one life to live so we must try to make it a happy and fulfilling one for everyone.
Humanists International has the vision of a secular world in which human rights are respected and everyone is able and enabled to live all aspects of a life of dignity. Its worldwide mission is to develop and represent Humanism, defending human rights and promoting humanist values.
Representation on international bodies
The central role and function of Humanists International is to represent the Humanist movement at the United Nations and other international bodies, promoting humanist values within the world community.
H.I. is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the UN in New York, Vienna and Geneva, where we take part in the Human Rights Council and the Committee on the Rights of the Child. We have General Consultative Status at UNICEF (New York) and the Council of Europe (Strasbourg) and maintain operational relations with UNESCO (Paris). H.I. also has observer status at the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights.
At the UN in New York, our H.I. representation follows the work of the General Assembly and some of the committees, as well as taking an active part in the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion and Belief. At the UN in Geneva, the H.I. delegation closely follows the work of the UN Human Rights Council, taking an active part in the activities of the council and the other NGOs. Much of the work of our international representatives is reported as news on the Humanists International website. A summary of the activities for each year is included in the Annual Report which is presented by the Executive Committee to the General Assembly.
Strategy
The long-term strategic aims of Humanists International are:
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to promote Humanism throughout the world, as the umbrella organisation for non-theistic life stances
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to represent humanists within the international community, defending human rights and the rights of non-theistic life views
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to build and develop organised Humanism in every part of the world
In pursuit of our aims, we will:
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promote the worldview of Humanism in both name and ‘happy human’ symbol.
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promote the Humanist Declaration of 2002 and its successor.
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promote freedom of expression and of thought, conscience, religion and belief.
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work for secularism throughout the world.
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focus on activities that are best undertaken by global organisations.
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work closely with its member organisations in support of their campaigns and activities.
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bring its members together at both congress and regional groups.
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continue to support Young Humanists International.
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use strategic alliances in pursuit of its aims. Our members are organisations which support the vision and mission of Humanists International and have similar goals. (In some cases their own aims and approach may focus on particular issues, or be more adapted to their local political and cultural situation.)
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