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 …
HAI statement on new RSE programme for Catholic schools Read More
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 …
Italian Young Humanists publish illustrated guide for teenagers Read More
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 healthcare? …
Do you have rights to your body (bodily autonomy)? Read More
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 …
Close to 400 global religious leaders ( with anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu and Britain’s Bishop of Liverpool among them), called for countries to overturn bans on same-sex relations and end …
Global faith leaders call for ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy Read More
Last year, Humanists International published a report which showed evidence that humanists and atheists are being targeted for their rejection of religion and the promotion of core humanist values (e.g. …
Mounting persecution of the non-religious around the world Read More
Issues around voluntary assisted dying have never been so prominent in the public discourse in Ireland, with a Bill currently before the Oireachtas that would legalise the practice in limited …
Discussion on Voluntary Assisted Dying with End of Life Ireland Read More
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