Marelle has a relentless passion for education and philosophy and has spent two decades embedding philosophical inquiry into her teaching and learning environment. She worked in the UK as Head …
August Event: Should Philosophy be Taught in Schools? Challenges and Opportunities Read More
At the end of July, our CEO, Jillian Brennan, attended the European Humanist Professionals (EHP) week-long Summer School in the province of Utrecht in the Netherlands. The focus of the …
CEO atttends European Humanist Professionals Summer School 2022 Read More
The High Court in Northern Ireland ruled that the exclusively Christian nature of religious education and worship violates the freedom of religion or belief of a non-religious family. Northern Ireland …
Northern Ireland’s High Court rules on religious education Read More
Our CEO, Jillian Brennan, delivered the humanist reflection at the 2022 National Day of Commemoration in Collins Barracks on Sunday 10th July. The event honours all those Irishmen …
HAI invited to contribute to the National Day of Commemoration 2022 Read More
Dr Catherine Stapleton is a lecturer in Education in MIC, St. Patrick’s Campus, Thurles. She teaches modules on Diversity and Inclusion. Her current research is focused on human rights and …
July Event: Non-Religious Teachers in Religious Schools Read More
Philippa is a transgender woman. She joined the civil service, the Property Registration Authority, in 1980. She is married with one daughter. She became involved with LGBTQ+ activism when she …
Public Talk with Philipa Ryder about her life as a trans-woman Read More
Our CEO, Jillian Brennan, attended the annual 1916 Commemoration Ceremony at Arbour Hill on Wednesday 4th May. Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, hosted the ceremony, and President Higgins and the …
We are delighted to have published our second issue of Being Human magazine which is now available to read online. This issue contains International Humanist News, book reviews, updates on …
For our April event, our guest speaker is Research and Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy. Michelle will present different approaches to implementing a basic income system, and outline some proposals as …
The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) has launched a public information campaign encouraging all those who do not have a religion or no longer practise a religion to mark the …
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