A wonderful quote, author, and a lovely little book of humanism ❤️

Victorian humanists like Henry Salt challenged the religious notion of human dominion over nature - and in doing so, laid a humanist moral framework for animal rights. This week on the #UnholyHistories podcast, we explore how freethinkers reshaped our relationship with the natural world.

Some lovely reflections on humanism and bringing non-religious people together, from our new President, Janet Ellis. We’re absolutely delighted to have Janet on board. It's been an amazing first six months.

We are so lucky at @humanists.uk to have the incomparable Janet Ellis as our President and her reception last night was a blast. Thanks to all who have marched under the Humanists UK banner under the last year one way or another and here's to another great year to come! humanists.uk/2026/06/25/h...

Surrey County Council is right to listen to the overwhelming opposition to its original plans to close and merge a school of no religious character with a faith school, and seek alternative options, including a merger with a school of no religious character.

We have a moment to celebrate this historic step, but there is still a long way before a ban becomes an effective and enforceable law. We'll be discussing this, and more, at our event in London on 15 July 2026. Please do join us as we assess LGBT+ rights in 2026. humanists.uk/events/pride...

Progress, at long last. Our ambition is that no one will ever be legally forced – by a cleric or anyone else – to conceal their sexuality or gender identity. The UK Government has let this issue fester long enough. The law must be on the side of victims, not abusers.

Teachers, looking for ideas to fill the last few weeks of term? There's still time to book a free visit from a humanist school speaker and let your students ask their questions about non-religious approaches to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...

Congratulations to everyone who has got us to this point after decades of campaigning, and especially to @oliviabailey.bsky.social as minister. Too many LGBT people have suffered and continue to suffer this torture and it needs to be stopped. humanists.uk/2026/06/25/a...

This draft Bill has been a very long time coming. A huge thank you to Equalities Minister Olivia Bailey for getting it to this stage. We look forward to engaging constructively with Government to make sure it is strong, trans-inclusive, and free from loopholes. humanists.uk/2026/06/25/a...

We uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief – or FoRB – for all, but this right cannot be invoked to justify abuse. humanists.uk/2026/06/24/h...

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of your unique love story and the life you’re building together. For couples choosing a humanist wedding, the beauty lies in its freedom – the opportunity to craft a personalised wedding that truly reflects your values and personalities.

From opposing hunting and vivisection to championing vegetarianism and animal sentience – Henry Salt was a Victorian humanist ahead of his time. He rejected the doctrines of human 'dominion' over nature, pivoting to a radical empathy that laid the foundation for the animal rights movement.

Humanist ideas at the heart of the animal rights – dating back to 1892 #UnHolyHistories. The Victorian humanist Henry Salt argued in 'Animals' Rights: Considered in Relation to Social Progress' that animals, as sentient beings, are entitled to fundamental rights. unholyhistories.humanists.uk

This report should ring alarm bells for ministers. It is not enough to point to good outcomes in some faith schools if disadvantaged children are being denied fair access to them in the first place.

Wahoo! 🎉 #UnholyHistories just surpasses 10,000 downloads. Not too shabby. We're just over half way through season one, with more on the way, including our special live-audience episode with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social and @adamrutherford.bsky.social. It's a great time to start listening! 🧵

Four years ago today, Roe v Wade was overturned. It was a depressing but stark reminder that rights must be protected and defended. Yet today, religious Christian nationalists appear to be using the same toolkit, mounting a coordinated legal campaign to overturn assisted dying laws.

Another milestone for humanist ceremonies! This recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism, and care of our celebrants, who work so hard to create meaningful ceremonies that genuinely reflect the couples they work with.

Beautifully put, Sandi ❤️ Happy #PrideMonth

Beautifully put, Sandi ❤️ Happy #PrideMonth

It is 10 years today since the first NHS trust in England employed a humanist on their chaplaincy team to support the non-religious. Great to celebrate that at today’s day conference in Leicester including with the woman herself!

Alan Turing, one of Britain’s most renowned humanists, was a visionary whose genius helped the Allies win WWII. Yet despite his extraordinary contributions, he was subjected to chemical castration by the British state in 1952. This #PrideMonth, we remember him. He was born #OnThisDay 1912.

'We're showing that love between two men is just as infectious and emotional and strong and pure as heterosexual love.' Hard not to love Heath Ledger's perfect response to homophobia and hatred at this press event for Brokeback Mountain in 2005❤️ #Pride2026

Humanist Society Scotland expresses solidarity with Scotland's Muslim community and profound sorrow following the appalling knife attacks against five men in Leith on Friday. Read our full statement below: www.humanism.scot/2026/06/22/h... #Humanism #AntiMuslim #Interfaith #Edinburgh #Leith

Humanism vs White Supremacy | Stories of James Baldwin on #UnholyHistories. You can listen to all episodes of Unholy Histories on your favourite podcast platform. unholyhistories.humanists.uk

#Onthisday in 1948, the HMT Empire #Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks, carrying hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean. Don't let anyone tell you this is not part of our shared heritage – or that these people, their families, their children and grandchildren, have no right to be here.

FREE online CPD for teachers of RE this week. Learn more about how to teach about humanism and non-religious worldviews. Sign up for our webinars on Tue (primary) or Thu (secondary). 4-5pm. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

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Vaccines save lives. Similar story in Australia.

This is extraordinarily good news.

Glædelig sommersolhverv & international humanist dag 🩵🩵🩵

Yes.

It's #WorldHumanistDay! So if you're wondering what it's all about – today's a great day to find out more. humanists.uk/humanism

Some lovely words by our President for #WorldHumanistDay

Happy #WorldHumanistDay! understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/wor...

Some lovely words by our President for #WorldHumanistDay

This is us. Is it you? #WorldHumanistDay humanists.uk/quiz

Throughout history there have been non-religious people who have believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. Happy #WorldHumanistDay

Happy #WorldHumanistDay! It's a day to celebrate humanism as a life-affirming worldview rooted in reason and compassion. It's also an occasion to reflect and celebrate on humanity's achievements, while reaffirming our shared responsibility to help every person live a flourishing life.

Jeffrey Epstein attempted to gather the best minds of science around him. His interests were rooted in a perverse, eugenic fantasy

"The Islamic Republic aims to present a united front. But Iran’s actual social composition tells a different story. The government census claims that 99.5 per cent of the country is Shia Muslim. The best data we have from 2020 found that only 32 per cent called themselves Shia Muslims"

I recently realised that my values and believes align with #Humanism. Points 1 and 3 below are clear. Point 2 - I would add that there is still a lot to discover about our world and the universe.

Happy #WorldHumanistDay, everyone! Today is the perfect day to learn more about humanism, humanists, and what it's all about. You may find out that you've long been a humanist without realising there was a term – and global community – attached to your values.

It's #WorldHumanistDay! So if you're wondering what it's all about – today's a great day to find out more. humanists.uk/humanism

Happy #WorldHumanistDay, everyone! Today is the perfect day to learn more about humanism, humanists, and what it's all about. You may find out that you've long been a humanist without realising there was a term – and global community – attached to your values.

Phenomenal news. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero. Between 2020 and 2024, no women aged 20–24 died from the disease in England. A fantastic milestone. humanists.uk/2026/06/19/s...