World Humanist Congress 2023
Our CEO, Jillian Brennan, attended the 2023 World Humanist Congress, which took place in Copenhagen. Sandi Toksvig, the Danish-British writer, comedian, and broadcaster, opened the Congress where she spoke movingly …
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Call for submissions of personal stories
Personal Stories As part of our Education Advocacy campaign, we are developing a “personal stories” segment for the campaign, that will include personal stories of people who experienced religious discrimination …
The National Commemoration of the Great Famine
The National Commemoration of the Great Famine took place in Milford in Co. Donegal on Sunday 21st May. The Humanist Association of Ireland was represented at the ceremony by our …
The Doula
These days, there is the emergence of a new health professional, a different type of doula rather than the birth companions, who provides end of life care in a manner …
July Event featuring Joanne O’Riordan
For our July event the Humanist Association of Ireland will host activist, columnist and public speaker Joanne O’Riordan for a talk about her journey and activism for people with disabilities. …
Reaction to Vatican announcement to changes in Canon Law
This week the Vatican announced to great fanfare new Canon Law rules. One of the main reasons for this revision was in reaction to the crisis facing the Roman Catholic …
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Legal Abortion: Why are women still travelling to the UK every day?
Recently, on the 22nd May to be precise, and on the third anniversary of the overwhelming vote to Repeal the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, the Irish Times ran a …
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June Event: “The Vasectomy Doctor” film viewing and discussion
Join us for a viewing and discussion/Q&A session, as Film Director and Humanist Association of Ireland member Paul Webster presents his multi award-winning short film ‘The Vasectomy Doctor’. Andrew Rynne …
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HAI statement on new RSE programme for Catholic schools
The Humanist Association of Ireland deplores the new syllabus for relationship and sexuality education which has been drawn up by the Catholic Bishops to be taught in primary schools which …
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Italian Young Humanists publish illustrated guide for teenagers
For young people, not believing in God can create confusion. As the question goes “If you don’t believe in God, then what do you believe in?” It is not necessary …
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Do you have rights to your body (bodily autonomy)?
Ask yourself three questions. 1. Can you say no to sex? 2. Can you decide whether or not to use birth control? 3. Can you decide over your own …
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HAI releases guide to the Education Act 2018
The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 was introduced to implement a fairer system of school admissions. Using a Q&A format, the HAI document explains the rights of parents who …