BEING HUMAN
Issue 13 Summer 2026
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In this issue:
• Shakespeare's Humanism, John McCarthy on the world's greatest playwright
• Silence Is Not Enough, Maria Deery on why Humanism needs a stronger moral voice
• Lessons from Hungary, Megan De Siún on what Hungary can teach us about Voice, Visibility and Values
A huge thanks to our editorial team and all those who contributed articles – as well as our wonderful graphic designer. All of them have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
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In this issue:
• Assisted Dying, continuing the conversation with our friend Alan Tuffrey.
• Donating a Kidney, Aisling Kennedy reflects on her decision to help a stranger.
• Opting Out, Paddy Monahan examines children's real options in faith education.
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Thank you!
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In this issue:
Assisted Dying: The First in a Series of Articles Written by our Friend Alan Tuffery
A Feminist Advocacy: An Interview with Orla O'Connor of the National Women's Council
Humanism Online: Humanists UK relaunch their free course with Sandi Toksvig
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Thank you!
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In this issue:
Assisted Dying: The First in a Series of Articles Written by our Friend Alan Tuffery
Humanist Voices: Shining a Light on Diverse Humanist Perspectives
A Youtube Guide: Dominic Moore Shares his Guide to Getting Started in Humanism
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Thank you!
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In this issue:
Neil Ward on Why it's Good to Gather as a Community
Humanist voices: Shining a Light on Diverse Humanist Perspectives
Selina Campbell's Unforgettable Trip to Waterford
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Thank you!
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In this issue:
Experience Carnival the German way
View migration through the lens of a Humanist
We introduce our new series 'Humanist Voices'
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
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Issue 7 Winter 2023
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In this issue:
• New HAI Board elected
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• 30 years of the HAI with Dick Spicer •
• Celebrate Christmas Sustainably •
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Issue 6 Autumn 2023
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In this issue:
• The Census Campaign
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• Assisted Dying •
• In the trenches •
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Issue 5 Spring 2023
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In this issue:
• HAI News Updates
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Looking ahead at 2023 with HAI secretary Kilda Taylor
• Professor Janet Browne •
Captivates at HAI 's Darwin Day Celebrations 2023
• Humanism in Business •
A personal perspective on 2009's groundbreaking book
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
Issue 4 Winter 2022 / 2023
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In this issue:
• Dom O'Leary talks to Being Human's Dominic Moore
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A Scientific Christmas with Professor Luke O'Neill
• Update on the Cork Humanist Community
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
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In this issue:
• The Joys of Humanism - a refugee in Cork
• Funerals the humanist way
• From Religious to Humanist
• Off the beaten track - visit to a seal sanctuary
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human.
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In this issue:
• Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland speaks to Being Human
• Humanist news at home and abroad
• HAI’s handy guide to school admission
• Off the beaten track on a family day out
We are very grateful to our wonderful editorial team and graphic designer, all of whom have willingly volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, to bring you this issue of Being Human. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and we look forward to publishing the next issue in Q3 2022.






