Andrew Copson
Humanist. Liberal. Midlander. Chief Executive @Humanists_UK | President @HumanistsInt | Latest book: VSI Secularism (OUP): goo.gl/asMJKg
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Alf Dubs launches fundraising drive to challenge faith school discrimination
Alf Dubs has today launched a fundraising campaign on behalf of Humanists UK so that it can continue to employ its dedicated campaigner working to challenge discrimination in state-funded faith schools.
Andrew Copson
A worthwhile campaign for an important cause.Whether it's admissions policies or the curriculum @HumanistsUK & its dedicated campaigner against state religious schools are working hard to secure an inclusive schools system.Thank you @alfdubs for launching!
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Humanists International renews call to action over the persecution of alleged witches
In a written statement to the Human Rights Council, Humanists International raised the global phenomenon of witchcraft-related human rights abuses.
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Andrew Copson
In some communities, to be labelled a ‘witch’ is tantamount a death sentence, or being banished, stigmatised, or tortured if you’re lucky. Vital lobbying work by @HumanistsInt and @LeoIgwe on a human rights issue too often overlooked.
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One Of The Family | A Nicky Campbell Podcast: Guardian angels | One Of The Family Podcast by Nicky Campbell on Apple Podcasts
Show One Of The Family | A Nicky Campbell Podcast, Ep Guardian angels | One Of The Family Podcast by Nicky Campbell - 26 Oct 2020
One Of The Family | A Nicky Campbell Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Our own lives and those of our canine companions are intertwined. They’re friends and family; family sent from the animal kingdom to teach us, make us better and take us closer to nature.
In this Podcast, with the help of special guests and other...
Revealed: $270m ‘dark money’ spent by US Christian right groups globally
Lawmakers say scale of spending – particularly by Trump’s lawyers and allies – is ‘alarming,' and call for urgent action to increase transparency.
Andrew Copson
Another investigation into US religious bodies’ funding of anti-human rights work in Europe (inc. UK) in Trojan Horse of “religious freedom”. Lots of reports like this over last decade. US money = one of the biggest strategic threats to liberal democracy.
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US, Saudi Arabia and Uganda join forces to declare women have no intrinsic right to abortion
Ten of world’s 20 worst countries for women sign declaration organised by Trump administration
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Andrew Copson
It's shocking that the US would sign such a regressive & illiberal declaration, let alone organise it. A horrendous development demonstrating this administration's complete disregard for women's sexual and reproductive rights.
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More Than a Health Crisis: Covid-19 and the Backward March on Gender Equality
From the loss of reproductive freedoms to increased domestic violence and economic instability, for women, Covid-19 is far more than a crisis of health.
Andrew Copson
An in-depth gendered analysis of how COVID-19 has affected thousands of vulnerable women across the world – from the erosion of sexual and reproductive rights to the impact of policies of isolation on those trapped at home with violent partners.
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Voluntary code of practice will do nothing to stop illegal schools
TAKE ACTION: Tell the Government to tighten the law on illegal religious schools We are asking all our members and supporters in England to support proposed changes to the law that will make it more difficult for illegal religious schools to...
France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence
President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.
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Andrew Copson
France defends freedom of speech and belief, gets boycotted by Islamic states over cartoons. China attempts genocide and to wipe out Islam, from the same Islamic states... silence.
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Political Courts, a European phenomenon
The decision of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal to virtually ban safe and legal abortion is sending shockwaves through Polish society…
Sunday - COVID reflections; Pope Francis and civil partnerships; Bakery for refugees - BBC Sounds
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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Andrew Copson
Good to hear happy couple Victoria and Charli together with @CrispinBlunt on @BBCR4Sunday this morning (00:56-07:10) welcoming the Bill introduced by @Rehman_Chishti to give legal recognition to humanist weddings in England and Wales. We’ve waited years!
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BBC Two - Apostasy
A member of a Jehovah's Witness congregation is challenged when her sister transgresses.
Coronavirus news live – latest UK updates: Tougher restrictions to affect millions in next 24 hours as government unveils extra support measures
Latest coronavirus updates from the UK and worldwide - as government increases financial support for businesses and employees.
Backstage at the Apollo Part II – Book Shambles
Start the New year with the final of of our End of Year Specials. Guests include Brian Cox, Jo Brand, Dara Ó Briain, Charlotte Church and Jim Al-Khalili.
Revealed: Number of CofE school pupils more than entire ‘worshipping community’
The number of pupils attending Church of England schools is more than the Church’s entire ‘worshipping community’, new analysis from Humanists UK can reveal. According to the latest edition of the Church of England’s Statistics for Mission – which...
Andrew Copson
The disparity between these two figures makes clear the disproportionate influence the Church exerts over state-funded education. England should move towards an integrated and inclusive schools system that reflects the diverse country we live in.
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Poland abortion: Top court bans almost all terminations
Poland has some of Europe's strictest laws, but the constitutional court tightens them still further.
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Andrew Copson
This near total ban represents an unimaginable regression in women's rights in Poland, which already has some of the strictest abortion rules in Europe. A sad moment for women in a country that has shown increasing intolerance of basic human rights.
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US signs anti-abortion declaration with group of largely authoritarian governments
Move is part of a campaign by Trump administration to reorient US foreign policy in a more socially conservative direction
The silence over the murder of Paris teacher Samuel Paty is deafening – we owe it to him to defend free speech
The far right have recently monopolised the coversation around freedom of speech, which makes the left wary of defending it