Activities
Based in London, England, the IHEU is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, General Consultative Status at the Council of Europe, Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and maintains operational relations with UNESCO.
Core IHEU activities are:
- International conferences: to bring Humanists together and inspire them
- Campaigns: to promote and defend human rights and Humanist values
- Representation at international and regional bodies: to further Humanist goals
- Growth and Development: to support Humanist groups in developing countries
- Organisational Development: developing the youth movement, a women’s network, membership and support
The IHEU and Amnesty International led the campaign to try to obtain the release of Younus Shaikh.
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