Message

On International Women’s Day, the Humanist Association of Germany reminds us that the progress made towards equality for women cannot be taken for granted. Particularly in times of political and social uncertainty, hard-won rights come under pressure. The association calls for these achievements to be actively defended and for ways to be found to deal with the challenges of the present – without falling back into outdated gender roles.

The international partner organization of the Humanist Association of Germany, Humanists International, has published the Freedom of Thought Report 2025. The annual report examines how states around the world respect and protect the right to freedom of religion, belief and expression. The 14th edition analyzes in particular the connection between religion and the global rise of authoritarian politics.

The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association, together with over 60 civil society organizations worldwide, opposes the withdrawal of the USA from multilateral institutions.

The Federal Executive Board of the Humanist Association of Germany wishes you an awake, sensitive and compassionate 2026. Responsibility lies with us, humanity begins now.

Celebrate, remember, connect – shaping humanist occasions with meaning and personality. The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association presents its specialist committee “Humanist Celebration Culture”.

From October 27 to 31, 2025, European pastoral caregivers will discuss the future of humanistic pastoral care at the international symposium “European perspectives on humanist existential care” in Berlin.